Ethics

Question 1

What is the ABCD Checklist for ethical dilemma decision making?

Answer 1

A.C.T -> Alternatives, Consequences, Tell
Bell, Book, Candle
Ethical Checklist -> Is it fair? Is it legal?
Ethical Deliberation

Question 2

How does an ethical dilemma occur?

Answer 2

An ethical dilemma occurs when a person is confronted with a complex problem that requires an ethical or moral decision.

Question 3

What are the 4 Neutralizations for an officer to rationalize unethical behaviour?

Answer 3

1) Denial of responsibility
2) Denial of injury
3) Denial of victim
4) Downplaying the incident

Question 4

What are the 4 consequences of unethical behaviour?

Answer 4

1) Criminal Consequences
2) Civil Consequences -> can arise from criminal consequences
3) Administrative Consequences
4) Personal / Professional Consequences

Question 5

What is the continuum of compromise?

Answer 5

The continuum of compromise is known as the “slippery slope to officer corruption. “

• Starting career as highly enthusiastic officers
• Over a period of time officers develop a sense of victimization leading to a feeling of entitlement
• Acts of omission
• Acts of Commission - Administrative
• Acts of Commission - Criminal
• Entitlement vs. Accountability, Loyalty vs. Integrity

Question 6

What are morals?

Answer 6

Provided individuals the capacity to make value judgements right from wrong

Question 7

What are ethics?

Answer 7

The rules and standards that govern the conduct of law enforcement

Question 8

What does the law enforcement code of ethics represent?

Answer 8

It represents the commitment law enforcement agencies make to the public they serve

Question 9

What are values?

Answer 9

The principal, standards, or qualities considered desirable or important to the individual.