Code of ethics ( police )

Question 1

The nine principles

Answer 1

Accountability 
fairness 
honesty 
integrity 
leadership 
objectivity 
openness 
respect 
selflessness

Question 2

What are the code of ethics ?

Answer 2

Honesty and integrity 
Authority , respect and courtesy 
equality and diversity 
Use force 
orders and instructions 
Duties and responsibilities
confidentiality  
fitness for work 
conduct 
challenging and reporting improper conduct

Question 3

Honesty and integrity ?

Answer 3

Act with honesty and integrity at all times

use your position , police identification or warrant card for policing purposes only and not to gain personal advantage

Question 4

Authority , respect and courtesy ?

Answer 4

Carry your role and responsibility in an efficient, diligent and professional manner

Avoid any behaviour that might impair your effectiveness / damage the reputation of the police

ensure your language is appropriate

Question 5

Equality and diversity ?

Answer 5

uphold the law regarding human rights an equality

treat all people fairly and with respect

treat people impartially

Question 6

Use force ?

Answer 6

you must only use as minimal force as possible to achieve the necessary result

have to account for your actions

Question 7

orders and instructions ?

Answer 7

Must obey lawful order that is given and must follow police regulations

must be reasonable instructions

must use discretion

Question 8

Duties and responsibilities ?

Answer 8

carry out duties and obligations to the best of your ability.

take full responsibility for your actions and be prepare to explain them

Question 9

Confidentiality ?

Answer 9

Be familiar with and abide by the data protection principles. ( Data protection act 1998 ).

do not disclose information , on or off duty

Question 10

Fitness for work ?

Answer 10

Be fit to carry out a role in policing and fulfil your responsibilities

not consume alcohol whilst on duty or the use of illegal drugs or other legal substances

If you believe you are unfit to undertake your role you must declare this to your line manager

Question 11

Conduct

Answer 11

Must maintain the highest of standards

must question if your action will discredit the police service you serve.

Question 12

Challenging and reporting improper conduct

Answer 12

Should never ignore unethical or unprofessional behaviour by a colleague despite their rank, grade or role

if you don’t want to report directly you should report it through your line manager