Ethics Flashcards
Ethics
The study of what is morally right and what is not
Leo
An appointed officer or employee hired by an regularly on the payroll of the state
Tco
Telecommunications operator (dispatcher)
Law enforcement certification misconduct
The type of behavior that is prohibited and subject to a case hearing
Rationalization
To ascribe ones acts or opinions
Contested case hearing
A hearing conducted by an attorney employed by the academy and appointed by the training council
LETC
the governing body of the SCCJA, whose membership and terms are outlined by 23-23-30
First phase
Act of omission
Second phase
Act of commission administrative
Third phase
Act of commission criminal
Common ways law enforcement rationalize unethical conduct
Denial, victim of circumstance, higher cause and blame the victim
First consequence
Officer subject to criminal charges
Second consequence
Officer subject to civil liability
Third consequence
Officers actions have negative effect on the community and LEO relationship
Fourth consequence
Officer may be disciplined, demoted or terminated
Fifth consequence
Officer lose certification
sixth consequence
Officer may experience domestic problems
Final consequence
Officer in the paper, on new or on social media for corruption
Agencies use of social media
Can increase productivity and connectivity
Personal social media
How the message reflects the officer and the agency
Social media mining
People searching social media with the purpose of using things against officer or agency
Substance abuse
Officer misconduct rises from unlawful use of a controlled substance
Impaired driving
2017-50 total suspensions, 6 were DUI arrest
2018-47 total suspensions, 11 were DUI arrest
Misconduct means
Conviction, unlawful use, physical abuse, repeated use of excessive force and making false statements
