Rule 113 - Integrity - Bias Policing Flashcards
What is Public integrity
Moral Principles | Uncorrupted Virtue | Uprightness Honesty, self control, courage, compassion
What is Public Trust
Exercise public authority within legal limits and according to ends for which is created to serve public interest
What is Authority
Legally granted right to issue commands or give directions to others
What is Discretion
Make judgments | Choose from among a variety of actions, within limits of law and departmental policy to resolve problem.
What is Ethics
Standards or principles of conduct governing profession | Rules of conduct or duty
What is Corruption
Misuse of Authority | To produce personal gain for himself or others
Bias
Use of authority | Unequal application of law towards some identifiable group because of affiliation
cannon: Constitution
Cannon One
cannon:Respect and dignity
Cannon two
Cannon: Respect from department
Cannon three
Cannon: Proper discharge of duties
Cannon four
Cannon: Impartial and fair
Cannon five
cannon: Avoid conflicts of interest
Cannon six (inTREST)
Cannon: Corrupt or unlawful activities
Cannon seven
(Unlawful - 7 letters)
Cannon: Private affairs - Not reflect Unfavorably
Cannon eight
(priVATE affairs)
Cannon: Unreasonable force
Cannon nine
Cannon: Legal rights of all
Cannon ten
Cannon: Supervisors - accountable
Cannon Eleven
Purpose of Anti Corruption
Investigation of criminal activity | Abuse of position | Bribery | Unlawful Drug usage | Distribution
Purpose of Internal Affairs
Administrative Investigations of misconduct and violations of the law | Monitor complaint history to identify pattern of troublesome behavior
Internal Affairs: How often shall they submit report of patterns of corruption
Monthly basis
Internal affairs: To whom do they submit report of patterns of corruption
BPS Chief
Response and reporting: If employee receives complaint about criminal activity, who should they notify and how soon
1) Sworn member of Anti Corruption
2) Call Within 24 hours
3) Following call, submit written report goes to Commander
What is Biased Free Policing
Police decisions made based on a persons race, ethnicity, gender, etc.
Bias Policing Compliance: Supervisors shall do 3 things
1) Ensure personnel are familiar
2) Respond to violations with training, counseling, discipline, etc
3) Those who report bias policing are mot retaliated against
Bias Policing: How often will a summary of bias policing be submitted to Commissioner
At least annually
