Chapter 4

Question 0

Deontological ethics

Answer 0

Ones duty to act

Question 1

Ethics

Answer 1

A set of rules or values that spell out appropriate human conduct

Question 2

Absolute ethics

Answer 2

Type of ethics where there are only 2 sides (good or bad, black or white)

Question 3

Relative ethics

Answer 3

The “gray” area of ethics that is not so clear cut

Ex: releasing a serious offender in order to use him later as an informat

Question 4

Utilitarianism

Answer 4

A belief that the proper course of action is that which maximizes utility (maximizes happiness and minimizes suffering)
Articulated by John Stuart mill

Question 5

Nobel cause corruption

Answer 5

A situation where one commits an unethical act but for the greater good

Ex: a police officer violates the constitution in order to capture a serious offender

Question 6

Police corruption

Answer 6

Misconduct by policing officers that can involve but it’s. It limited to illegal activities for economic gain, gratuities, favors, etc

Question 7

Slippery slope

Answer 7

The idea that a small first step can lead to more serious behaviors

Question 8

Accepted lying

Answer 8

Police activities intended to apprehend or entrap suspects.

Type of lying consider to be trickery

Question 9

Deviant lying

Answer 9

Occasions when officers commit perjury to convict suspects or are deceptive about some activity that is illegal or unacceptable to the department or public in general

Question 10

Model code of judicial conduct

Answer 10

Provides a set of ethical principles and guidelines for judges

Question 11

Whistleblower protection act

Answer 11

A federal law prohibiting reprisal against employees who reveal information concerning a violation of law, rule or regulation, gross mismanagement or waste of funds, an abuse of authority etc