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Law Enforcement Officer “ETHICS, STANDARDS and DEMEANOR”

Law Enforcement Officer “ETHICS, STANDARDS and DEMEANOR”. 2-hours. Ethics General In-Service TCLEOSE # 3930. PRESENTER. Name: Background: Experience: Education:. See Instructor BIO. Learning Objectives. Unit 1 Expectations 1.1 What is an Officer’s Oath

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Law Enforcement Officer “ETHICS, STANDARDS and DEMEANOR”

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  1. Law Enforcement Officer “ETHICS, STANDARDS and DEMEANOR” 2-hours Ethics General In-Service TCLEOSE # 3930

  2. PRESENTER • Name: • Background: • Experience: • Education: See Instructor BIO

  3. Learning Objectives Unit 1 Expectations 1.1 What is an Officer’s Oath 1.2 What does it mean to Serve and Protect 1.3 Define Moral Character 1.4 Define Public Trust Unit 2 Ethical Terms 2.1 What is Behavior (Define)? 2.2 What is Ethics (Define)? 2.3 What is Integrity (Define)? 2.4 What is Honor (Define)?

  4. Learning Objectives - Continued Unit 2 Ethical Terms - Continued 2.5 What is Courage (Define)? 2.6 What is Responsibility (Define)? 2.7 What is Accountability (Define)? 2.8 What is Prudence (Define)? 2.9 What is Trust (Define)? 2.10 What is Perception (Define)? 2.11 What are Standards (Define)? 2.12 What is Professionalism (Define)?

  5. Learning Objectives - Continued Unit 3 Ethics 3.1 What is our Duty & Responsibility? 3.2 Private Life 3.3 Honesty 3.4 Example 3.5 Personal Feelings, Beliefs and Prejudices 3.6 Firm – Fair and Courteously 3.7 Symbol of Public Trust 2.12 What is Professionalism (Define)?

  6. Learning Objectives - Continued Unit 4 Integrity and Professionalism 4.1 Abuse of Authority 4.2 Lying 4.3 Brutality 4.4 Sexual Misconduct 4.5 Loss of Evidence (Drugs or Money) 4.6 Alcohol or Drug Abuse 4.7 Deliberate Inefficiency

  7. Learning Objectives - Continued Unit 5 Ethics - Behavior 5.1 Public Perception 5.2 Ethics is about Behavior 5.3 Behavior is determined by Accountability 5.4 Expectation Highest Standards 5.5 Must be Responsible & Accountable

  8. Learning Objectives - Continued Unit 6 A.D.H.E.R.E. 6.1 Never Engage in Deceptive Practices 6.2 Monies, Personnel, Property or Equipment for Personal gain. 6.3 Falsify Training Records 6.4 Money or Special Favors in lieu of integrity 6.5 Machiavellian Theory 6.6 Fraudulent Reimbursements 6.7 Personal or Partisan advantage(s)

  9. Learning Objectives - Continued Unit 7 Professional Ethical Conduct 7.1 Integrity 7.2 Obey (comply) with the Law – No Double Standards 7.3 Position or Favors based on Friendship 7.4 Qualifications not Favoritism 7.5 Equality of Justice 7.6 Avoid Discrimination 7.7 Abuse/Mistreatment of Citizen

  10. Learning Objectives - Continued Unit 7 Professional Ethical Conduct 7.8 Sexual Misconduct 7.9 Romantic Relationships while on-duty 7.10 Confidentiality 7.11 Public Trust & Confidence critical 7.12 Joking vs. Public Image

  11. Learning Objectives - Continued Unit 8 Risk Management (Decision-making model) D.A.R.E. 8.1 Define 8.2 Assess 8.3 Respond 8.4 Evaluate Unit 9 Practical Application 9.1 Scenario 1 9.2 Scenario 2 9.3 Scenario 3 9.4 Scenario 4

  12. Learning Objectives - Continued Unit 10 Evaluation 10.1 Question & Answers 10.2 Test Review 10.3 Instructor Evaluation 10.4 Course/Lesson Critique 10.5 Administration of 25 question Post-Test 10.6 Must Pass by 70% 10.7 Grade Test

  13. Forward Like in our HISTORY it takes a special breed of person to be a Law Enforcement Officers. The RETORICA QUESTION is are you that person?

  14. FACT “Give some people a gun and a badge and they think they are GOD’s gift to law enforcement, maintaining a child like attitude/demeanor believing the are in absolute control and authority; and that all should “FEAR: them.”

  15. OFFICER OATH On my honor,I will never betray my badge,my integrity, my character, or the public trust.I will always havethe courage to hold myselfand others accountable for our actions.I will always uphold the constitutionmy community and the agency I serve.

  16. SERVE and PROTECT One of the main ethical responsibilities of law enforcement personnel is to serve, safeguard, protect and respect the rights of everyone. This responsibility can be seen practically through a law enforcement officer's response to crime victims or the most vulnerable members of society.

  17. MORAL CHARACTER Law enforcement personnel must be examples of the highest order regarding integrity and moral character. Self-control, honesty, courage and putting the needs of others above themselves are just four of the qualities they must exemplify.

  18. Professional Ethical ConductContinued • Public trust & confidence are critical. If a citizen trust you they will tell you things they might never tell another citizen, friend or family member.

  19. Ethical Terms • Behavior • Ethics • Integrity • Honor

  20. Ethical Terms – Cont’d: • Courage • Responsibility • Accountability • Prudence

  21. Ethical Terms – Cont’d: • Trust • Perception • Standards • Professionalism

  22. ETHICSDUTY & RESPONSIBILITY As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all persons to liberty, equality and justice.

  23. ETHICS I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others.

  24. ETHICS – Cont’d: • I will behonest in (WHAT)? • I will be exemplary in (What)?

  25. ETHICS – Cont’d: Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.

  26. ETHICS I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions.

  27. ETHICS Badge of Office I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service.

  28. Introduction Law Enforcement Officers are dedicated to the highest levels of integrity and professionalism.

  29. SYSTEMIC ETHICAL PROBLEMSin Law Enforcement • Abuse of Authority • Lying • Brutality • Sexual Misconduct

  30. SYSTEMIC ETHICAL PROBLEMSin Law Enforcement – Cont’d • Theft • Loss of drugs or seized drug money • Alcohol/Drug Abuse • Deliberate Inefficiency

  31. ETHICS – Cont’d: • Police conduct determines the public’s perception of law enforcement. • Ethics is about behavior. • Behavior is determined by accountability

  32. ETHICS - General Law Enforcement Officers working in any environment are expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards of our profession.  

  33. ETHICS - General Police Officers “MUST” be Responsible and Accountable for Their Own Professional Conduct

  34. Accountability Demands High Ethical Responsibility Enforcement

  35. Professional Ethical Conduct Law Enforcement Officers should never knowingly engage in deceptive practices.

  36. Professional Ethical ConductContinued Law Enforcement Officers should never knowingly: • misappropriate, • divert, • or use monies, personnel, property, or equipment committed to his or her charge for personal gain or advantage.

  37. Professional Ethical Conductand Integrity (Training) Law Enforcement Officers should neverknowingly or intentionally: • falsify training records, • pay or receive money, for actual training credit(s) he/she did not receive or attend, • to do any of the above is not only a serious breech of ethics and integrity; it is a criminal offense.

  38. Consequences • Lose your TCLEOSE License • Criminal indictment • for person paying or offering • for person receiving • Tarnish law enforcement agencies image • Other officers could lose their TCLEOSE hours

  39. THINK • Think Machiavellian “Will the ends justify the means”? What will be the “CONSEQUENCES”?

  40. Professional Ethical ConductContinued • Law Enforcement Officers should never submit fraudulent requests for To do so intentionally would constitute a criminal offense by law.

  41. Professional Ethical ConductContinued • Law Enforcement Officers should never use institutional or professional privileges for

  42. Professional Ethical ConductContinued Law Enforcement Officer should neveracceptor offer favors that impair professional judgment or to obtain special advantage.

  43. Professional Ethical ConductContinued Law Enforcement Officers should neverfalsify records, or direct or coerce others to do so. Law Enforcement Officers should never deliberately or knowingly misrepresent facts

  44. INTEGRITY Is like “VIRGINITY” once it is gone it (will not come back) or at least it will never be the same again! “People can “FORGIVE” but they will not “FORGET”

  45. Professional Ethical ConductContinued Law Enforcement Officers should always complywith the “LAW” Double Standard: Enforcing on others what you do not obey and follow yourself.

  46. Professional Ethical ConductContinued Law Enforcement Officers should never accept a position or a responsibility on the basis of personal friendship or as a favor. For the ultimate price may be well more than you can afford.

  47. Professional Ethical ConductContinued Position and responsibility should always be based on professional qualifications. Law Enforcement officers must never show or appear to show favoritism.

  48. Professional Ethical ConductContinued • Law Enforcement Officers should not interfere with a colleague's exercise of citizenship rights and responsibilities.

  49. Professional Ethical ConductContinued Law Enforcement Officer should never discriminate against a colleague on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, or family status

  50. Professional Ethical ConductContinued Law Enforcement Officer should never engage in physical mistreatment of a citizen.

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