List external and internal influences on behavior. Correct Answer-External: Relationships,
media, dept. regulations, local citizens, inter-debt politics, police subculture.
Internal: Moral beliefs & values, anger, lust, greed, rationalizations.
Explain the Continuum of Compromise. Correct Answer-The process of becoming
unethical:
1. Sense of victimization
2. Sense of entitlement
3. Acts of omissions --> Acts of commission
Explain the steps in the decision making model and the application of PLUS filters. Correct
Answer-Decision making model:
1. Define problem
2. Alternative solutions available to address problem
3. Evaluate; List pro's & con's
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4. Decide on which one you'll use
5. Implement
6. Evaluate again.
PLUS Filters:
P- policies: Is it consistent with my agency's policy?
L- Legal: Is the action lawful?
U- Universal: Conform to universal principles & values?
S- Self: Does it align w/ my beliefs?
State the purposes of the Bill of Rights. Correct Answer-1. To protect individual freedom.
2.Prevent government from interfering w/ protected rights.
Describe the major components of the criminal justice system. Correct Answer-1. Law
enforcement
--> keeps peace & prevents crime.
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