Exam 1

Question 1

What is it important to study Ethics?

Answer 1

To prepare for the moral challenges of police work.

Question 2

The performance by public official of an act that is legally unjustified.

Answer 2

Malfeasance

Question 3

Augustine of Hippo

Answer 3

Right is right even if no one is doing it ; Wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it

Question 4

Integrity requires that every recruit officer to conduct himself _________ in __________ manner.

Answer 4

1. at all times
2. completely and forthright

Question 5

Standards of principles of conduct governing a profession

Answer 5

Ethics

Question 6

A conflict between a persons private interest in public obligations

Answer 6

Conflict of Interest

Question 7

The wrongful performance of a normally lawful act

Answer 7

Misfeasance

Question 8

Behavior not conforming to standard or laws.

Answer 8

Misconduct

Question 9

Rule 3-1

Answer 9

Recruit Officers will not lie, cheat, or steal.

Question 10

How many canons are in the BPD?

Answer 10

11 canons

Question 11

A situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives.

Answer 11

Dilemma

Question 12

Capability of distinguishing between right and wrong.

Answer 12

Morals

Question 13

As a Recruit Officer you must ____ the laws.

Answer 13

Obey

Question 14

Exercising public authority within the legal limits.

Answer 14

Public Trust

Question 15

Uprightness, Honesty

Answer 15

Integrity

Question 16

Principles, standards, on qualities

Answer 16

Value

Question 17

The authorized capacity to make judgement

Answer 17

Discretion

Question 18

Money or valuable given with a view to corrupt a public official.

Answer 18

Bribe

Question 19

Public official to violate duty.

Answer 19

Corruption