EXAM 1 Flashcards
Note taking is a 3 part process. Name those 3 parts
observe
record
review
Which of the 3 part note-taking process are the most important?
observe and review
5 causes of poor listening
lack of interest personal problems egocentricity psychological conditions MOSTLY DUE to the lack of effort to engage
What is the principal obstacle to good communication?
poor listening
What are the values of note-taking?
record major points record auxiliary material basis for review stimulus mind permanent record reference source basis for action field use
What is the #1 killer of police?
Coronary heart disease
4 killers of police officers
Coronary heart disease
diabetes
cancer
overweight/obesity
what is the best exercise that offers the most benefit for a police officer?
stretch
- List why this course is important to me
career survival (number 1) career development media coverage community view of agency in-house dissension officer survival peace of mind
- Define the term “ethics”
a. A code of values which guide our choices and actions and determines the purpose and course of our lives.
- Id and describe the six sources of ethics
justice (fairness) law agency policy professional code of ethics social norms personal values
- Id and describe the six pillars of character
- trustworthiness
- respect
- responsibility
- justice & fairness
- caring
- civic virtue & citizenship
- List the five standards of ethical policing
- fair access
- public trust
- safety & security v. full enforcement
- teamwork
- objectivity
Define Bribery
LEO are officered something of value to influence their person of a duty
- Describe the difference between grass-eaters and meat eaters
a. Grass eaters – occasionally engaging in illegal activities
b. Meat eaters – aggressively pursuing corrupt activities
- Describe the three classifications of corrupt departments according to Sherman
a. Type 1 – rotten apples and rotten pockets
b. Type 2 – pervasive unorganized corruption
c. Type 3 – pervasive organized corruption
- List the two forms of sexual harassment
a. Require an individual to grant sexual favors
b. Hostile work environment
- Discuss both sides of the debate regarding gratuities
a. Some believe it can lead to corruption
b. Some businesses and individuals may expect special favors because of their gratuities
- Discuss the ramifications of TN v. Garner (ethics)
a. When force is necessary, officers should inflict no more harm than is necessary.
- List what the acronym “A.C.T.” represents
a. Identify the alternative
b. Project the consequences
c. Tell your story (consider your defense)
ALTERNATIVE, CONSEQUENCES, TELL
- List the three ethics check questions
a. Is it legal?
b. Is it balanced?
c. How will I feel about myself in 20 years?
- List the common statements neutralizing ethical conflict
a. Denial of responsibility – it wasn’t my fault! It was something else….
b. Denial of injury – no one was hurt so what the big deal
c. Denial of the victim – that guy deserved it
d. Condemnation of the condemners – if you think what I did was bad, let me tell you what the chief did.
e. Appeal to higher loyalties – we have to stick together.
- List the five P’s of ethical power
a. Purpose
b. Pride
c. Patience
d. Persistence
e. perspective
- List the three methods of preventing corruption
- applicant selection
- reinforcement of values
- active anti-corruption programs