Study Material on Professionalism and Ethics for Section 241 - 'Conspiracy against Rights'

List the concepts of professionalism

treating people with dignity and respect, ,making decisions fairly based on facts not illegitimate factors such as race, giving people a chance to tell their side of the story

What is the oxford definition of a professional

one who is engaged in one of the learned or skilled professions, or in a calling considered socially superior to a trade or handicraft

What year did the secularization of the term "Professional" occur

1675

What are the advantages of professionalism

1. public better served

2. quality of LEO's is improved

3. ethical conduct

4. more effective problem solving

5. stronger community support and respect

6. financial awards

What influences our behavior

personal values, genetics, individual thoughts and feelings, social interaction

How does peer pressure effect the ethical behavior

makes it harder to do what is right when you know the difference

Define objectivity as it pertains to personal feelings or prejudices

objectivity involves the expression or use of facts without distortion by personal feelings or prejudices-neutrality.

List the methods used to establish validity of information

ensuring accuracy of tests detecting drug and alcohol use, comparing stories from witnesses to the actual event for common elements, and checking the reliability of an informant

Honesty and Integrity, why are both important

It contributes to legitimacy within the law enforcement profession and the legitimacy of the community and police partnerships are established

-Doing what is right rather than what may be more rewarding financially is even more important

Define courage and list examples

the state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery; valor

Examples: running to a fire fight, facing a barricaded armed suspect

Where Chapter 37: "Perjury and other Falsification" is located in where

Penal Code Chapter 37.01

USC, Section 241- "Conspiracy against Rights" is the law pertaining to what

-If two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any inhabitant of any state, territory, or district in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the constitution or laws of the U.S.

-fine not more than $10,000

-imprisonment not more than 10 years

Who investigates Federal, unethical conduct of officers

FBI out of Washington DC

Define "Official Oppression"

1. A public servant acting under color of his office or employment commits an offense if he:

(1) intentionally subjects another to mistreatment or arrest, detention, search, seizure

(2) intentionally denies or impedes another in the exercise or enjoyment of any right, privilege, power, or immunity

(3) intentionally subjects another to sexual harassment

Define "Sexual Harassment"

Unwelcome sexual advance, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature