pt/ethics Flashcards
define morals
the measure of conduct (behavior, and how it affects others)
define ethics
the study of morals (behavior, and how it affects others)
examples of social perimeters that affect our behavior
Family, church, school, work
what is the RULE OF LAW?
its what allows our society to function as a society where the individual can EXPECT justice
assaults on law enforcement officers, and excessive force charges are sometimes a result of what?
officers thinking the have special privladges, or they are above the law
What is Professionalism considered to be?
the most important moral parameter for all LEOs (law enforcement officers)
Examples of moral anchors are..
religious faith, family, honor
the four factors of professionalism are..
attitudes, ethical conduct, good communication, knowing through education and training.
Define DUTY
skilled performance, commitment above personal interest, and self sacrifice.
Two types of codes of conduct for LEOs
Law enforcement code of ethics, Canons of police ethics
What makes law enforcement different then most other businesses or professions?
PUBLIC TRUST
Who is the coolest cadet in the class
Brandon Michael Shafer
What is CHD, how many officers die yearly from CHD
chronic heart disease, approx. 2,035
Who said the first wealth is health
Ralph Waldo Emerson (RWE)
The three primary “physical disables”
Heart disorders, Lower back disorders, stomach ulcers
the most common heart disease is..
Coronary atherosclerosis (CA)
Atherosclerosis is the build up of..
cholesterol
The three primary coronary risk factors are..
Abnormal blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and smoking
carrier that transports (removes) harmful cholesterol from tissues to liver
HDL (high density lipoprotines
The study of the heart..
Cardiolagy
what is hypertension?
high blood presssure
Types of fat from animals (solid at room temp)
saturated fats
Main carrier (moves around) of harmful cholesterol in blood
LDL (low density lipoprotines
what VLDL (very low density lipoprotines) carries in the blood
Trglycerides