CVRLEA BPOC - CH 1 - Professionalism and Ethics [Review]

Officer Smith arrives on the scene of a suicide and feels really sad fo rthe ramily that their Dad had shot himself. Officer Smith then moves gun cleaning supplies into the scene so it looks like it might have been an accident. Smith does this so the family will be allowed to receive the victim's life insurance. Officer Smith can be charged with what crime?

Tampering or Fabricating Physical Evidence

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Unethical conduct by officers may result in charges filed under the Texas Penal Code. Those charges usually come from what section?

All answers are correct.

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Bart Shagertly, a field training officer, tells his partner, Nelda Nawman, a officer in training, that he will not be able to give her a good evaluation if she does not agress to date him. Shagertly could have what criminal charges filed on him?

Official oppression.

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A peace officers attitudes and action must be in line with the basic _____ if they are to have a positive effect upon the public.

moral codes and the laws of the land

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Besides being ethical in dealings, the ethical role of apeace officer is performed by being _____.

All answers are correct.

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Whic of the following has a responsibility to intervene to stop a police officer who is engaging in excessive force in their presence?

All peace officers present, regardless of rank.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of moral courage:

refusing to particupate in a cover-up.

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A peace officer can be charged under federal statue for using his law enforcement powers to willfully subject a person to different punishments, pain, pr penalties under which statute?

Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law

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Whoever, under color of any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, willfully subjects any injabitant of any State, Territory, or District to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured, or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or to different punishments, pains, or penalities, on account of such inhabitants being an alien, or by reason of his color, or race, than are prescribed for the punishment of citizens, shall be:

fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

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What are advantages and values of professionalism?

More effective problem solving.

Quality of officers is improved.

Public is better served.

Ethical conduct.

All answers are correct.

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Which of the following are characteristics of professionalism?

All answers are correct.

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Unethical conduct on the part of a peace officer can result in federal prosecution. There are specific statutes aimed at peace officers to prevent violations of civil rights. One of these statutes is titled:

Deprivation of rights under color of law.

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Accusations relating to the deprivation of civil rights are generally investigated by:

FBI

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Peace officers who violate a persons Civil Rights can charged with state crimes. Those crimes are found in chapter _____ of the Texas Penal Code.

39

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"The automatic association people make between groups of people and stereotypes about those groups-stereotypes that even members of the targeted group can internalize," is definition of:

implicit bias.

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Peace Officers can be sued civilly for violation of someone rights under which statute?

Sec 241

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While working a scene, Officer Book became angry and struck a suspect. Officer Book then noticed that the only person present besides him and the suspect was the suspect's girlfriend. Officer Book told the girlfriend that he was having a a bad and not to say anything about the incident. Officer Book then told her that would look the other way in regards to anything she does in the future. Officer Book can be prosecuted under which statute?

Tampering with a Witness

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The law enforcement code of ethics was spelled out by:

International Association of the Chiefs of Police.

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Peace officer should not accept.

All answers are correct.

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Title 8 of the Texas Penal Code lists offenses against public administration that directly related to an officer's behavior. These offense are found in chapter _____ of the Texas Penal Code.

All answers are correct.

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An officer subjecting a person to sexual harassment can be filed on under the Texas Penal Code in Chapter 39.

Official Oppression.

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Which of the following was specifically listed as being a "characteristic of professionalism?"

Service to others

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Being _____ is a critical component of being professional.

ethical

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In the study of ethics, it is critical to understand that the _____ is as important as the act.

motive

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The expression or use of facts without distortion by personal feelings or prejudices is the definition of:

objectivity.

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The Cornerstone of the ethical role are held in the "Pillars of Characters" among these are:

All answers are correct.

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The reason for a peace officer to do what is right rather than what may be more rewarding financially or simply more expedient is:

A peace officer's behavior has a great impact on larger numbers of people inside and outside the criminal justice system.

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Professionalism occurs when:

an officer takes pride in himself and his profession and demonstrates an honest desire to be a public servant.

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The original usage of the term "profession," was derived from:

religion.

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"_______," is the state or quality or mind or spirit that enables one to face danger with self-profession, confidence, and resolution; bravery; valor.

Courage

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