Key Concepts in Policing and Ethics

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to policing methods and ethical decision-making.

What does the Warrior Model portray officers as?

fighters, focused on control and toughness.

What does Asset Forfeiture refer to?

when the government takes property or money linked to crime.

What is a Consent Decree?

a legal agreement between the government and a police department to fix problems without admitting guilt.

What is Confirmatory Bias?

the tendency to only see evidence that supports what you already believe.

What does Equitable Sharing allow?

local police to keep a share of assets seized in joint cases with federal agencies.

What occurs when Entrapment happens?

police trick someone into committing a crime they wouldn't normally do.

Who are Informants?

people who give police inside information about criminal activity, usually in exchange for money or leniency.

What does Racial Profiling involve?

suspecting or targeting someone based on race instead of evidence.

What does Community policing focus on?

building trust by working with residents.

What does the Crime Control Model prioritize?

catching criminals fast.

What does the Dirty Harry Problem involve?

breaking rules to stop crime.

What does Discretion give officers?

the freedom to choose how to act.

What does the Due Process Model emphasize?

fairness and protecting rights.

What does Duty refer to?

the officer's responsibility to protect and serve.

What does the Ferguson Effect describe?

how officers pull back from proactive policing after criticism.

What does Force refer to?

the physical power used to control situations.

How does the Guardian Model present officers?

as protectors focused on safety and community. (De-escalation tactics & community driven approaches).

What is Noble-Cause Corruption?

committing wrong acts for good reasons.

What is Persuasion?

convincing someone without force.

What does the Public Servant Model emphasize?

that officers serve the people and follow the law.

What does a social contract mean?

people give up freedoms for protection.

What does Testilying refer to?

officers lying in court.

What does The Blue Curtain of Secrecy protect?

fellow officers by staying silent.

What is the Code of Silence?

similar to the Blue Curtain, involving refusing to testify against another officer.

What is the aim of Community Policing?

to build trust by working with residents.

What does the principle of Ends-Based Thinking focus on?

producing the greatest good for the greatest number.

What does Rule-Based Thinking involve?

following the rules no matter what.

What is Care-Based Thinking about?

treating others how you'd want to be treated.

What does Discretion allow an officer to do?

choose between different actions in enforcing the law.

What is the first step in the Five Steps to Resolve Ethical Dilemmas?

identifying the facts.