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Professional-specialized knowledge in a particular area
code of ethics
Requires advanced training |
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| Characteristics of professionalism |
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Service to others
Assessment of client needs
Theoretical body of knowledge obtained throguh extended pre-service education
standards for entry, practice and ethical conduct
Professional association to maintain standards
continuing education and life long learning |
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| elements of the ethical role in law enforcement |
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Act in a manner to reflect fundamental value of ethical behavior
Be objective in the conduct of job duties without influences of emotion,prejudices or insufficient evidence
Provide objective and constructive assistance
let the public know how they can assist in achieving objective and ethical behavior. |
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Hold yourself accountable just like suspects are held accountable for their actions;
Do what you know you should do-your motive is as good as the act; e.g if you refrain from stealing because of your fear of prison, then you are not really ethical. |
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| Professional ethics impact |
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*Primary responsibility on the job
*Limitation of authority
*Duty to be familiar with the law, & with responsibilities of self and other public officials
*Utilization of proper means to gain proper ends
*cooperation with public officials in the discharge of their authorized duties
*Private conduct
*conduct towards the public
*Conduct in arresting and dealing with law vilators
*Gifts and favors
*Presentation of evidence
*Attitude towards profession |
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| Ethical role is performed by being |
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Objective;
ethical in personal behavior and in functioning as a representative of the justice system. |
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| If role is not performed well |
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People are confused;
they loose confidence in the system;
runs counter to the reason that the system exists. |
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| state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger with self-possession, confidence and resolution, bravery valor eg. facing a barricaded armed suspect. examples of moral courage-refusing gratuities, to participate in a cover up; participate in ethnic or gender - based humor or practical joke. |
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| anything reasonably regarded as pecuniary gain or advantage including benefit to any other person in whose welfare the beneficiary has a direct and substantial interest. |
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Intentionally, or knowingly offers, confers, or arees to confer on another, or solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept from another:
any benefit as consideration for the recipeint's decion, opinion recommendation, vote, or other exercise of discretion as a public servant or party official or voter; |
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| Standards of ethical policing |
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Fair Access;
Public Trust;
Safety & Security;
TeamWork;
Objectivity. |
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Is it legal;
Is it balanced;
How will I feel about myself. |
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A-Alternatives
C-Consequences
T-Tell your story. |
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