Ethics

Question 1

What is ethics?

Answer 1

The study of what is morally right and what is not

Question 2

What is a contested case hearing?

Answer 2

Hearing conducted by single hearing officer who is an attorney employed by the academy.

Question 3

What is the continuum of compromise?

Answer 3

Officers with 7 years of experience often develop ethical dilemmas

Question 4

What is phase 1 of the continuum of compromise?

Answer 4

Acts of omission; Ex. Turning a blind eye to traffic violations or crimes

Question 5

What is phase 3 of the continuum of compromise?

Answer 5

Acts of commission-criminal; ex. Tampering of evidence, thefts, bribery, falsify timesheets

Question 6

What is the 2nd phase of the continuum of compromise?

Answer 6

Acts of commission- administrative; ex. Carrying unauthorized equipment or policy violations

Question 7

What are common ways LEO rationalize unethical conduct?

Answer 7

Denial of a victim/ injury; victim of circumstance; higher cause; blame the victim

Question 8

What are the consequences of unethical conduct?

Answer 8

Criminal charges; civil litigation; negative effect on community relationship; lose certification; demoted or terminated

Question 9

What are some concerns with ethics and social media?

Answer 9

Social media exacerbates public perception; places law enforcement on a world-wide stage; social media reaches unlimited number of people

Question 10

What are some of the issues with LEO substance abuse and driving?

Answer 10

May result in public reprimand or loss of certification

Question 11

LEO DUI statistics

Answer 11

2019- 33 arrests
2020- 27 arrests
2021- 26 arrests

Question 12

A DUI conviction will disqualify LEO certification for how many years?

Answer 12

5

Question 13

Under S.C code 23-23-60 regulation 37-025/026, an officer’s certification may be suspended until?

Answer 13

The criminal charge is resolved