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