Standards of Professional Behavior

Question 1

What are the Standards of Professional Behavior for

Answer 1

The Standards of Professional Behavior outline the expected conduct of police officers

Question 2

What are the 10 key standards

Answer 2

Honesty and Integrity

Authority, Respect, and Courtesy

Equality and Diversity

Use of Force

Orders and Instructions

Duties and Responsibilities

Confidentiality

Fitness for Duty

Challenging and Reporting Improper Conduct

Question 3

How does Standards of Professional Behavior maintain public trust

Answer 3

Transparency: Open handling of misconduct cases builds confidence.

Consistency: Uniform application of standards ensures fairness.

Responsiveness: Addressing issues promptly demonstrates commitment to integrity.