PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT MIDTERM Flashcards
anything that a person considers
important in life, such as material
things, ideas and experiences
VALUES
are individual beliefs that
motivate people to act one way or
another. They serve as a guide for
human behavior.
Values
KINDS OF VALUES
BIOLOGICAL VALUES
PSYCHOLOGICAL VALUES
INTELLECTUAL VALUES
MORAL VALUES
a habit that inclines the person to act in
a way that harmonizes with his nature
the habit of doing good
VIRTUE
the opposite is , the habit of doing
bad
vice
It is characterized by “being careful about one’s choice”, not taking undue
risks, and not saying or doing thing that might later be regretted.
PRUDENCE
The ability to govern and discipline oneself by means of reason and sound
judgment
The virtue that attracts the intellect to choose the most effective means for
accomplishing what is morally good and avoiding what is evil
PRUDENCE
The virtue that inclines the will to give to each one of his rights
It is the concept of moral rightness based on ethics, rationality, law,
natural law, religion, fairness, or equity, along with the punishment of
the breach of the said ethi
JUSTICE
It is a form of consequentialism, where punishment is forward looking. Justified by
the ability to achieve future social benefits resulting in crime reduction,
Utilitarianism
It regulates proportionate response to crime proven by lawful evidence, so that
punishment is justly imposed and considered as morally correct and fully
deserved.
Retributive Justice
It is concerned not so much with retribution and punishment as with making the
victim whole and reintegrating the offender into society.
Restorative Justice
VIOLATION OF JUSTICE
Utilitarianism
Retributive Justice
Restorative Justice
One’s ability to moderate or avoid something, for its believed that no virtue could be
sustained in the face of inability to control oneself, if the virtue was opposed to some desire.
The virtue that is generally defined by control over excess, so that it has many classes, such
as abstinence, chastity, sexual desire, vanity or anger.
TEMPERANCE
Commonly called “courage”
The strength or firmness of the mind that enables a person to face danger, pain.
The courage to endure without yielding
The virtue that incites courage
The person exercising fortitude is willing to put himself in danger if necessary
FORTITUDE
An act committed or omitted in violation of a law, forbidding or
commanding it. Simple malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance
by public servants or police officers that violates the provisions of the
RPC and other statutes may constitute the commission of a crime.
CRIME
The concealment or distortion of truth in a manners of a fact relevant
to one’s office or connected with the performance of his duties.
DISHONESTY
Consist of abandonment or renunciation of one’s
loyalty to the government of the Philippines or
advocating to overthrow the present administration
DISLOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT
Refers to the conduct and behavior governing a
group, a class, or organization.
ETHICAL STANDARD
Refers to the thing or right disposed gratuitously, or any act of
liberty in favor of another who accepts it, and shall include a
simulated sale or ostensibly onerous disposition thereof.
GIFT
It is manifested by lack of adequate ability and fitness for the
satisfactory performance of police duties; could be due to
physical or intellectual limitations or lack of skill to perform the
duties of peace officers.
INCOMPETENCY
The commission of an act that one is prohibited to do or
performance of some act which ought not to be done.
It is the doing either through ignorance, inattention or
malice, of that which the officer had no legal right to
do at all, as when he acts without any authority
whatsoever, or exceeds, ignores or abuses his powers
MALFEASANCE
Otherwise known as “irregularities in the performance of
duties”
The improper or incorrect performance of an act that
should be done or performed
Improper performance of some act which might be
lawfully be done or the performance of a lawful act in an
unlawfully or culpably negligent manner.
MISFEASANCE
It refers to what is judged as good conduct. The
term moral is also used to describe someone
who has the capacity to make value judgments
and discernment from wrong.
MORALS AND MORALITY
An act of a member of a PNP pursuing or following any
calling or occupation or the act of engaging in any
business, which includes but not limited to all activities,
jobs, work and similar functions, performed, engaged in,
or undertaken by him, in or off duty hours with or without
compensation, which is inconsistent or incompatible
with the PNP duties and or functions
MOONLIGHTING
The failure to perform an act or duty that is part of one’s
obligation without sufficient excuse
NON-FEASANCE or Neglect of Duty
The act of cruelty, severity, unlawful execution or
excessive use authority.
OPPRESSION
A set of norms and standards practiced by members
during social and other functions
POLICE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
The act or the liberty to decide according to the principles
of justice and the police officer’s ideas of what is right and
proper under the circumstances.
POLICE DISCRETION
It is the principal science that treats the principle of human
morality and duty as applied to law enforcement.
POLICE ETHICS
It refers to the set of the behavioral standards governing
a particular profession or professionals.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
It presupposes conviction in any court of any crime or
offense penalized under the Revised Penal Code or any
special laws or ordinances.
VIOLATION OF LAW
