Ethics

Question 1

police officers may sometimes be tempted to engage in
unethical behavior in order to achieve what they see as a “noble” or worthy goal.

Answer 1

noble cause corruption

Question 2

a lack of certainty about whether or not something is wrong.

Answer 2

moral ambiguity

Question 3

framework that evaluates the rightness or wrongness
of an action based on its consequences

Answer 3

utilitarianism ethics

Question 4

philosophy that holds that
the moral value of an action should be based on whether it adheres to a set of rules or duties

Answer 4

Deontological ethics

Question 5

an external patting of the person’s outer clothing as defined by ORS 131.605?

Answer 5

Frisk

Question 6

temporary restraint of a
person’s liberty by a peace officer lawfully
present in any place.

Answer 6

a stop

Question 7

any offense for which a sentence
of imprisonment may be imposed.

Answer 7

crime

Question 8

any instrument,
article or substance that UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES OF ITS USE, attempted use or
threatened use is readily capable of
causing death or serious physical injury

Answer 8

dangerous weapon

Question 9

any instrument, article
or substance SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED for and
presently capable of causing death or
serious physical injury

Answer 9

deadly weapon

Question 10

to hold a
belief that is reasonable under the “totality
of the circumstances” existing at the time
and place the officer acts.

Answer 10

reasonable suspicion

Question 11

laws in which a crime may be charged fall under what kind of law?

Answer 11

Substantive

Question 12

substantial objective basis for believing that more likely
than not an offense has been committed and a person to be arrested has committed it.

Answer 12

probable cause. as defined under ORS 131.005 (11)

Question 13

terry v. ohio = court held that officer may detain suspect based on “reasonable suspicion” that….?

Answer 13

a crime has occurred
is occurring
is about to occur

Question 14

in a SIA, what can you search for?

Answer 14

weapons, means of escape, fruits of the crime

Question 15

ORS 131.605 says…?

Answer 15

defines stop and frisk.

Question 16

how many hours can someone be held on a warrantless arrest before having a judge determine probable cause?

Answer 16

48 hrs.

Question 17

personality trait that refers to a person’s desire for novel and exciting
experiences.

Answer 17

Sensation seeking

Question 18

refers to a person’s excessive belief in their own abilities or
judgment.

Answer 18

Overconfidence

Question 19

psychological phenomenon that occurs when people allow themselves to engage
in unethical behavior because they have previously engaged in good deeds.

Answer 19

moral licensing