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BLET TEST |348 questions| with correct answers.

Each officer has the responsibility of having high personal and professional standards

*The actions of the individual officer reflect on all law enforcement
*Law enforcement is a pedestal profession
*Citizens forget that LEOs are just as human as the general public

Morality

the measure of conduct & ethics; refers to an individuals behavior

Humans have the capacity of _____ and can thus be judged by their actions

choice

Professional Ethics

having to abide by the "rules" of society in which you work

Professionalism

considered the most important moral parameter for all LEOs

Influences on behavior:

a) Immediate family (upbringing, concerned abt decisions affecting family)
b) Church (religious beliefs)
c) Neighborhood (friends, economic status)
d) School
e) City/Nation (societal norms)

Each society has its own set of rules by which the society members are expected

to abide (aka "norms")

Don't make hasty decisions

a) Examine all the alternatives
b) Look for the BEST solution, the one which will do the most good
c) Predict all the consequences of an action
d) Make sure the solution is legal
e) Determine if the solution is morally right

The uniform of a LEO does not automatically guarantee respect

An officer must earn respect from coworkers & citizens

Factors of Professionalism

a) Attitude
b) Ethical conduct

,c) Good communication skills (verbal & nonverbal)
(d) Knowledge (education & training)

Duty

Skilled performance, commitment above personal interests, self sacrifice
A moral commitment an officer makes to his department and to the citizens the Personal interests are
secondary to duty!

Ethics

A standard of conduct & moral judgment governing an individual or a profession

Our Oaths of Office, Code of Ethics, and Canons of Ethics give us the basic guidelines to perform our
duties without jeopardizing the public's trust

It is the officer's responsibility to evaluate all the choices and then take the action which is morally and
ethically correct

Canons of Police Ethics: Article 1

The community gives us the power; we must represent everyone equally

Canons of Police Ethics: Article 2

Don't abuse or overstep your power

Canons of Police Ethics: Article 3

Be familiar with the law and your place as a LEO

Canons of Police Ethics: Article 4

Don't take shortcuts; always follow the law

Canons of Police Ethics: Article 5

Cooperate with other public officials

Canons of Police Ethics: Article 6

Lead a decent & honorable life; the way you do what you is what matters

Canons of Police Ethics: Article 7

Be respectful and unbiased

Canons of Police Ethics: Article 8

The way you talk affects how others respond to you

Canons of Police Ethics: Article 9

Do not accept gratuities, favors or bribes

,Canons of Police Ethics: Article 10

The role of the LEO is that of an impartial fact finder

Canons of Police Ethics: Article 11

Become a leader & role-model within your community

Paralanguage

approximately 35% of communication

Communication =

10% Verbal + 90% Nonverbal (paralanguage & body language)

A message is

7% verbal, 38% vocal nuances, 55% nonverbal

Intimate Zone

6 to 18 inches

Personal Zone

1 ½ to 2 ½ feet

Social Zone

4 to 12 feet

Social Zone: Close Phase

4 to 7 feet

Social Zone: Far Phase

7 to 12 feet

Public Zone

12 to 25 feet

Officers should not let people into their

personal or intimate zones

Open Body Posture

often signal a listener's understanding
Steepled fingers = confidence
Open hands/arms = acceptance
Calm facial features = understanding
Leaning forward = interest

, Closed Body Posture

Staring = dominance, aggressiveness
Crossed arms/clenched hands = indifference
Confused facial expression = misunderstanding

An officer's body language can escalate or diminish an emotionally charged situation

volatile situations can be agitated or calmed by an officer's body language

Nonassertive

behavior is passive and indirect; communicates a message of inferiority

Aggressive

behavior is more complex; communicates an impression of superiority and disrespect; violates the rights
of others

Assertive

behavior is active, direct, and honest; communicates an impression of self-respect and respect for others

Active Listening

trying to understand what the other person is saying, from his/her point of view

SPEAR

Stance - Posture - Eye Contact - Attending Behavior - Relax

Constitutional Law

the "supreme" law of the land; found in the US Constitution; protects the people from the government
(not other citizens)

Statutory Law

written law; created by legislatures; declares, commands, or prohibits something

Common Law

case law; comes from customs & practices of past times

Substantive Law

defines rights of citizens; prohibits conduct

Procedural Law

defines how substantive law can be enforced

Habeas Corpus

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