Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct Flashcards
Members are charged at all time in keeping with the following 3:
a. Code of Ethics, Rules of Conduct, and policy statements of the Chief of Police
b. Rules of Conduct, policy statements of the Chief of Police, and State Laws
c. Code of Ethics, Rules of Conduct, and policy statements of the Board of Police Commissioners
A. Code of Ethics, Rules of Conduct, and policy statements of the Chief of Police
Who will carry out all duties and responsibilities imposed upon them by virtue of their rank in an ethical and professional manner?
a. Sergeants and Captains
b. Supervisors and Commanders
c. Commanders and Captains
d. Captains and Majors
B. Supervisors and Commanders
Supervisors and commanders will regularly monitor the relationships and activities of assigned subordinates to ensure that members treat each other and the public with _________ and _______.
Dignity/Respect
True or False: Members will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives In the pursuit of justice?
True
Members of the public have a right to _________ and ___________;
Information about them will not be improperly divulged.
Security/Privacy
What will guide the members’ determinations when they are considering all surrounding circumstances when determining whether any action will be taken?
a. Reasonable Suspicion
b. Common Sense
c. The Principle of Reasonableness
d. All of the Above
C. The Principle of Reasonableness
True/False: Members may accept gifts, presents, subscriptions, favors, gratuities, or promises that could be interpreted as seeking to cause the sworn member to refrain from performing official responsibilities honestly and within the law, as long as the total sum of said gifts is under $100?
False, cannot accept
All citizens will be treated equally. Name the 10 protected categories:
Age, sex, gender, race, color, religion, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin
Sworn members’ powers and duties are conferred by
a. City Statute
b. State Statute
c. City Policy
d. Federal Law
B. State Statute
Fundamental duties of sworn members include:
a. Keeping the peace, incarcerating the accused, ensuring the rights of all to liberty, equality, and justice, and protecting the innocent
b. Serving the community, protecting the innocent, keeping the peace, and enforcing all city, state, and local laws
c. Serving the community, safeguarding lives and property, protecting the innocent, keeping the peace, and ensuring the rights of all to liberty, equality, and justice
C. Serving the community, safeguarding lives and property, protecting the innocent, keeping the peace, and ensuring the rights of all to liberty, equality, and justice
True/False: Sworn Members are not subject to the policies herein when off-duty.
False
Through ____________ and ____________, members can acquire the high level of knowledge and competence that is essential for the efficient and effective performance of duty.
Study/Experience
Members will report and violation of the following two things committed in their presence by other members.
a. Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct
b. Code of Ethics and City, State, Federal Law Violations
c. Rules of Conduct and City Policy
A. Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct
True/False: Members are required to do all of the following; read and sign, acknowledging they have received and reviewed all current department written directives issued to them, Be punctual reporting for their shift, Be alert by obtaining an adequate amount of rest and sleep, Be dignified, courteous, and cooperative, Be civil and respectful to members of superior ranks, promptly obey all lawful and proper orders and instructions issued by a supervisor/commander, Make an inquiry if they do not understand an order, Treat as confidential the official business of the department, obey all municipal, state, and federal laws, Properly care for department issued equipment and uniforms, Maintain a satisfactory level of performance, etc…
True
Should an off-duty member, or a member of their immediate family become involved in a situation requiring law-enforcement intervention, the member will immediately summon an _________ _________.
On-duty Officer
