CDCR Exam 1 (Ethics, Legal Issues, Use Of Force,
Prevention Of Infectious Disease, Assignment
Responsible)- Qs & As
What is professional Ethics ? Correct Ans - Professional Ethics =
standards of behavior associated w/ a chosen career often codified into a
written document of principles that distinguish professionalism (embodied
in Law enforcement code of ethics)
What is Personal Values ? Correct Ans - Personal Values = learned
from family, friends, church, school. Includes honesty, keeping your word,
keeping a secret, loyalty to family, friends, special groups, even your
community, and respect for property (provide a framework for deciding
what behaviors are good or bad)
CDCR mission statement Correct Ans - To facilitate the successful
reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities
equipped w/ the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of
society by providing education, treatment rehabilitative, restorative justice
programs all in safe/humane environment"
CDCR Seven Values Correct Ans - Service
leadership
integrity
accountability
Respect
Trust
Collaboration
Professional in accordance w/ CDCR ( four components) Correct Ans -
1. Recognized body of knowledge
2. A code of ethics to regulate the conduct of its members
3. A common set of principle/ societal goals
4. A spirit of service to the public
Identify traits that demonstrate professionalism in correctional peace
officer Correct Ans - *Know your job
*Follow departmental policy and procedures
, *Demonstrate effective communication skills
*Follow grooming and uniform standards
*Make sound decisions
*Be consistent in applying regulations
*Be punctual and efficient
*Be responsible in performing your duties
*Demonstrate integrity and obey all laws
*Be dedicated to your chosen career
*Show a positive attitude
*Be respectful
Identify major factors the public uses to evaluate a correctional peace
officer Correct Ans - *Demeanor, behavior, and appearance
*High moral standards
*Good judgement
*Appropriate use of force
*Effective conflict resolution and problem solving skills
*Good communication skills
Identify the purpose of ethical decision making (six steps) Correct Ans
- 1. Think ahead ,
2. Gather the facts,
3. Consider the consequences,
4. Determine fiscal impact,
5. Decide,
6. Monitor and adjust
Stages in the Continuum of Compromise
(4 stages) Correct Ans - *Sense of victimization
*Acts of omission
*Administrative
*Criminal acts of commission
Define the code of silence Correct Ans - an unspoken rule where
two or more staff lend a blind eye, a deaf ear, and a mute tongue to
unethical, immoral, or improper actions
Identify where to find consequences for not reporting misconduct
Correct Ans - 33030.16: Employee Disciplinary Matrix Penalty Levels
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