Who We Are Flashcards
Common Duties of a Police Officer
10 total
1. Patrol Areas by foot or by vehicle
2. Respond to criminal and non criminal 911 calls
3.Help citizens in non emergency and emergency situations
4. Monitor and maintain a safe flow of traffic
5.Provide security at specific event locations
6. Check buildings, stores, and homes
7. Investigate offenses, gather evidence, and make arrests
8. Interview suspects, witnesses, and victims
9. Build positive relationships with citizens
10. Write reports
Ethics
rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad
Integrity
firm adherence to a code of moral and artistic values, incorruptible being honest and fair.
Leadership
Persuading other people to set aside their individual concerns to pursue a common goal
Coaching, motivating, inspiring, directing, and supporting others.
The ability to influence and mobilize individuals to achieve results
Police Leadership
Personnel: Supervising, training, and motivating people
Spokesman: Openly advocating for people and agencies
Entrepreneur: Developing solutions and solving problems
Four Personality types
Dominance
Influence
Steadiness
Consciousness
Self awarness
A full understanding of how emotions impact your ability to respond in any given situation.
Self-aware officers ask themselves-what do I see in myself?
Social Awareness
Ability to accurately identify emotions in other people.
Socially aware officers ask themselves what do I see and hear in other
Relationship management
Ability to manage your emotions and the emotions of others to interact effectively.
Requires effective communication at all times, but especially during conflict and stressful events.