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

Law Enforcement Officer “ETHICS, STANDARDS and

DEMEANOR”

Ethics General In-ServiceTCLEOSE # 3930 2-hours

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Learning Objectives

Unit 1 Expectations1.1 What is an Officer’s Oath 1.2 What does it mean to Serve and Protect1.3 Define Moral Character 1.4 Define Public Trust

Unit 2 Ethical Terms2.1 What is Behavior (Define)? 2.2 What is Ethics (Define)?2.3 What is Integrity (Define)?2.4 What is Honor (Define)?

Unit 2 Ethical Terms - Continued2.5 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)?

Learning Objectives - Continued

Unit 3 Ethics3.1 What is our Duty & Responsibility? 3.2 Private Life3.3 Honesty3.4 Example3.5 Personal Feelings, Beliefs and Prejudices3.6 Firm – Fair and Courteously3.7 Symbol of Public Trust2.12 What is Professionalism (Define)?


Unit 4 Integrity and Professionalism4.1 Abuse of Authority 4.2 Lying4.3 Brutality4.4 Sexual Misconduct4.5 Loss of Evidence (Drugs or Money)4.6 Alcohol or Drug Abuse4.7 Deliberate Inefficiency


Unit 5 Ethics - Behavior5.1 Public Perception 5.2 Ethics is about Behavior5.3 Behavior is determined by Accountability5.4 Expectation Highest Standards5.5 Must be Responsible & Accountable


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 Records6.4 Money or Special Favors in lieu of integrity6.5 Machiavellian Theory6.6 Fraudulent Reimbursements6.7 Personal or Partisan advantage(s)


Unit 7 Professional Ethical Conduct7.1 Integrity 7.2 Obey (comply) with the Law – No Double Standards7.3 Position or Favors based on Friendship7.4 Qualifications not Favoritism7.5 Equality of Justice7.6 Avoid Discrimination7.7 Abuse/Mistreatment of Citizen


Unit 7 Professional Ethical Conduct7.8 Sexual Misconduct 7.9 Romantic Relationships while on-duty7.10 Confidentiality7.11 Public Trust & Confidence critical7.12 Joking vs. Public Image


Learning Objectives - ContinuedUnit 8 Risk Management (Decision-making model) D.A.R.E.8.1 Define 8.2 Assess8.3 Respond8.4 Evaluate

Unit 9 Practical Application9.1 Scenario 19.2 Scenario 29.3 Scenario 39.4 Scenario 4

Learning Objectives - ContinuedUnit 10 Evaluation 10.1 Question & Answers10.2 Test Review10.3 Instructor Evaluation10.4 Course/Lesson Critique 10.5 Administration of 25 question Post-Test10.6 Must Pass by 70%10.7 Grade Test

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?

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.”

OFFICER OATHOn my honor,

I will never betray my badge,my integrity, my character,

or the public trust.I will always have

the courage to hold myselfand others accountable for our actions.

I will always uphold the constitutionmy community and the agency I serve.

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.

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.

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.

Ethical Terms

• Behavior

• Ethics

• Integrity

• Honor

Ethical Terms – Cont’d:

• Courage

• Responsibility

• Accountability

• Prudence

Ethical Terms – Cont’d:

• Trust

• Perception

• Standards

• Professionalism

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.

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.

ETHICS – Cont’d:

• I will be honest in (WHAT)?

• I will be exemplary in (What)?


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.

ETHICS

I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or

friendships to influence my decisions.

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.

IntroductionLaw Enforcement Officers are

dedicated to the highest levels of integrity and

professionalism.

SYSTEMIC ETHICAL PROBLEMS

in Law Enforcement

• Abuse of Authority

• Lying

• Brutality

• Sexual Misconduct

SYSTEMIC ETHICAL PROBLEMSin Law Enforcement – Cont’d

• Theft

• Loss of drugs or seized dug money

• Alcohol/Drug Abuse

• Deliberate Inefficiency


• Police conduct determines the public’s perception of law enforcement.

• Ethics is about behavior.

• Behavior is determined by accountability

ETHICS - General

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

ETHICS - General

Police Officers “MUST” be Responsible and Accountable for Their Own Professional Conduct

Accountability

Demands

High

Ethical

Responsibility

Enforcement

Professional Ethical Conduct

Law Enforcement Officers should never knowingly engage in deceptive

practices.


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.

Professional Ethical Conductand Integrity (Training)

Law Enforcement Officers should never knowingly 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.

Consequences

• Lose your TCLEOSE License

• Criminal indictment for person paying or offeringfor person receiving

• Tarnish law enforcement agencies image

• Other officers could lose their TCLEOSE hours

THINK• Think Machiavellian “Will the ends justify the means”?

What will be the “CONSEQUENCES”?


• Law Enforcement Officers should never submit fraudulent requests for

To do so intentionally would constitute a criminal offense

by law.

• Law Enforcement Officers should never use institutional or professional privileges for



Law Enforcement Officer should never accept or offer favors that impair professional

judgment

or to obtain special advantage.

Law Enforcement Officers should never falsify records, or direct or coerce others to do

so.

Law Enforcement Officers should never deliberately or knowingly

misrepresent facts


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”


Law Enforcement Officers should always comply with

the “LAW”

Double Standard: Enforcing on others what you do not obey and follow yourself.


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.


Position and responsibility should always be based on professional qualifications.

Law Enforcement officers must never show or appear to show favoritism.


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


Law Enforcement Officer should never discriminate against a colleague on the

basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, or family status


Law Enforcement Officer should never engage in physical mistreatment of a citizen.


Law Enforcement Officers should not use coercive

means or promise of special treatment in order to influence

professional decisions or colleagues.

Piety requires us to honor truth above our friends.“…Aristotle


• Law Enforcement Officers should never solicit or engage in sexual misconduct

• or in a romantic relationship while on-duty.

SYSTEMIC Acts of Sexual Misconduct

• Sexual Bribery/extortion.• Illicit sexual encounters• Sexual liaisons.• Voyeurism.

“Let me go andI will ring our bell”

Who are you to tell me who I can have sex with?

• I am your brother officer who wears the same badge as you do.

• I am your partner and one who must place his trust in and life with you.

Citizens do not see the person – they see the badge!

OFF DUTY YOUR BUSINESS – ON DUTY EVERYONE WHO WEARS THE SAME BADGE’S BUSINESS!


• Be careful in joking and playing around.

Certain actions could be misinterpreted or

perceived the wrong way.


Be aware at all times of the responsibility to improve the image of the uniformed law enforcement officer in the eyes of the community rest in your hands.

Human Error Vs. INTENT

• Was the action an honest Human Error?

• Was it INTENTIONAL with personal gain as the motivating factor?

RISK MANAGEMENTDecision-Making Model (D.A.R.E.)

• Define

• Assess

• Respond

• Evaluate

RISK MANAGEMENT – Cont’dDecision-Making Model (D.A.R.E.)

Define: Identify (Think about and describe) the problem, challenge or opportunity.


• Assess: What are your choices?

• What are the “POSITIVE” consequences for/of your actions/choices?• What are the “NEGATIVE”

consequences for/of your actions/choices?


•Respond: Based on critical thinking skills.


•Evaluate: Review your decision from a “Best Practice” standpoint

DEFINE & PROCESS• SCENARIO #1: It is 2:00 am you get a

call there has been a wreck in your coverage area. You arrive to see a brother officer in a wrecked un-marked car with alcohol heavily on his breath. He ask you look the other way and take him home He says “I am a sergeant take to me me home”.

DISCUSSION

• How will (could) this action have a negative impact on you?

• What are the negative consequences?• What should have been done?• How will you handle this action?• What can you do to prevent it?

APPLY the D.A.R.E. Decision-Making Model previously discussed

DEFINE & PROCESS• SCENARIO #2: Your partner confides

in you that last night he beat up a female black lesbian because she refused him sexual favors and he taught her a lesson. He tells you “She was just a worthless “black whore” who got what she deserved for not not cooperating with the POLICE.

DISCUSSION




DEFINE & PROCESS• SCENARIO #3: You arrive on the

scene and observe four (4) officers beating the hell out of a Hispanic male suspect; while five (5) other officers watched on and encouraged more beating – while making disparaging racial remarks.

DISCUSSION




DEFINE & PROCESS• SCENARIO #4: You are working in

the Court Room and observe a young person wearing his pants well below the waste-line in blatant defiance of and in total disregard to Court Room dress requirements, how would

you handle this?

DISCUSSION


• What are the negative consequences?• What impression (image) do you want to

impart?• What should have been done?• How will you handle this action?• What can you do to prevent it?


QUESTIONS

Post - TEST• You will be administered a 25-question Test

over the material just presented.• You must score 70% or better on this test to

receive TCLEOSE credit for this course.• Test Review • Instructions – Must Print name and PID# on

each page of your test.• Grade Test (exchange papers with person sitting

next you – grader will indicate Graded by: and insert his/her PID# on last page of Test.

SOURCES

• Gerald R. Adams, Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) - Retired

• George D. Little, C.C.P.S.• Gordon Graham• Jack Ryan• Black’s Law Dictionary Sixth Edition

Researcher & DeveloperGeorge D. Little, C.C.P.S., MS C & CT, BS, BA, AS & AAMaster License Peace Officer PID# 122211SG/E-8 U.S. Army MP (ABN) - RetiredDeputy Sheriff BCSO– D.A.R.E. Coordinator - RetiredFormer Director, Institute for Criminal Justice Studies (Med-Ret)Deputy Chief, INTEL, DHS & Training BCCO PCT#4Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Texas D.A.R.E. State Coordinator & Secretary Bexar County D.A.R.E. BODInternational Counter-Terrorism Officer Association (ICTOA) – State CoordinatorCell: (210) 379-4919E-Mail: [email protected]

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