Unit 9. Our last seminar!!!!!! You are on off-duty officer who has just completed a three-mile run....

Unit 9

Our last seminar!!!!!!

You are on off-duty officer who has just completed a three-mile run. You decided to cool off and rest under a

big oak tree. You sit down under the tree and see a brown, leather wallet close by. Curiosity gets the best of you, and you open the wallet. Interestingly enough, you

find credit cards, identification, and $4,000 in cash. Nobody else is around. You owe $4,000 in medical bills

for your sick child. Ethically what should you do?

It’s Christmas time, and the citizens in your patrol neighborhood are feeling festive and joyful. Jerry, the owner of Big Jerry’s Grill,

a well-known diner you frequently eat at, is having a holiday party tonight. Your sergeant tells you to drop by to make sure

things are running smoothly. When Jerry sees you, he says, “You know, I really appreciate the work you do. Happy Holidays!” He

hands you a crisp $100 dollar bill. What do you do?

You are a newly-promoted lieutenant assigned to the Training Bureau of your department. One of the cadets in a basic training

class has been reprimanded for the third time for “unprofessional” conduct. According to the Standard Operating Procedures of your department, “Any cadet who receives three

reprimands is to be terminated upon notice.” This cadet happens to be a well-known politician’s son. What do you do?

During your morning shift, you observe a motorist traveling 30 mph in a 15 mph school zone. You stop the vehicle, and the motorist immediately identifies himself as a correctional officer from the county. You decide to

use “professional courtesy.” You do not issue him a ticket. Is “professional courtesy” ethical?

Tomorrow, your cousin is getting married. On your way to work this morning, you bring your tuxedo to Quick Clean Laundry for dry cleaning and ironing. The laundry closed early today; 2:00 pm. Your shift ends at 3:00 pm. You

considered stopping by the cleaners while on duty to pick up your tuxedo for the wedding. Ethically, what should you do?

You have been dispatched to a shoplifting call at Frannie’s Pharmacy. When you arrive, the store manager sees you and shouts, “Officer, this man just tried to steal a container of orange juice and a box of laundry detergent. I

want him arrested.” You ask the man for his identification. He is Abe Lawrence, age 87. You ask him what happened. He tells you that he stole the items because he is on a fixed income and can’t afford to purchase the items

he needs.

Question? Put yourself in the shoes of a police officer. You respond

to an alarm call and find a broken window at a closed corner grocery store. You make entry with a partner and find no suspects and nothing apparently missing.

You have the dispatcher call the store owner to respond to make sure nothing is missing. While waiting for the owner’s arrival, you notice your partner pick a candy bar off the shelf and start eating it.

What, if anything, would you do?

Ethical Scenario

• Ignore it– No ethical basis

• Wait to see if he pays the owner– What if he doesn’t?– Is it still okay?

• Make partner settle up with owner– What if he doesn’t?– Do you still “tell”

Ethical Scenario

• Give your co-worker time to tell the boss himself; if he does not, you tell the boss

We will continue in week's seminar with a discussion why goals are important and why one’s attitude is critical to success. We will also address the part our friends and family play in our motivation, goals, and

self-image.

SUCCESS IN COLLEGE...

Motivation can change your

life!

Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5eSherfield, Montgomery, & Moody

© 2008 Pearson Education, Inc.All rights reserved.

TYPES OF MOTIVATION

• External:Outside forces or people causing you to do something

• Internal:The energy inside you pushing you to go after what you want



EIGHT-POINT PLAN1. Surround yourself with positive people2. Overcome your doubts and fears3. Move out of your comfort zone4. Develop a winning attitude5. Clarify what you value in life6. Take pride in your name and character7. Develop a personal guiding statement8. Strengthen your self-esteem



POSITIVE PEOPLE

• Bring out the best in you• Find the good in bad situations• Are gracious and understanding• Build people up• Support your dreams• Make you feel comfortable and happy• Tell the truth and offer constructive criticism• Are patient, giving, and learn from others



OVERCOME YOUR FEARS

• Focus on things you want to accomplish

• Put your fears behind you• Go for it!



What is the most important goal in your life?

MOVE PAST YOUR COMFORT ZONE

• Take one calculated risk per week• Ask someone to join in• Start with short-term goals• Put courage before comfort• Tell yourself, “I can do this!”• Focus on the present• Make creative decisions• Focus on your academic, work, career goals• Imagine life if you don’t leave comfort zone



ELIMINATE “I CAN’T”

• Work to find the good• Discover what is holding you back• Visualize your success• Find the positive people in your life• Take responsibility for your actions• Find five things you are thankful for each

dayCornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5eSherfield, Montgomery, & Moody


success

• Most successful individuals set goals in life and are constantly moving toward them, despite any barriers or those who say they cannot succeed

What is your goal for this week?

TYPES OF GOALS

• Personal or self-improvement• Academic• Family• Community service• Social• Health• Financial• Spiritual• Career



Opportunities out of challenge

• That which does not kill us makes us stronger

Describe your attitude toward life?

QUESTION?

Completing your degree program is likely to take a significant amount of time. Because of this fact, it may be

difficult to stay motivated toward this long-term goal. What do you do

to help keep yourself motivated?

GOALS

• Shorter-term goals– Assignment-by-assignment, unit-by-unit, or

course-by-course

• Celebrate success!

ATTAINABLE GOALS

Must be:–Reasonable–Believable–Measurable–Adaptable–Controllable–Desirable



QUESTION?

Values are shaped by parents, schools you attend, communities where you grew up, and your culture (among

others). Describe your personal values that helped you decide upon your

degree program and your future career goals.

Why is self image so important to succeed in life in general?

TEN WAYS TO ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM

1. Take control of your own life2. Take responsibility for yourself3. Don’t allow others to tear your down4. Control self-talk5. Take calculated risks6. Stop comparing yourself to others7. Develop a victory wall or file8. Keep your promises9. Win with grace, lose with class10. Be a giver



What made you go back to college?

#1 Reason for attending college:

70.1% of first-year students stated:

“to be able to make more money”



QUESTION?

• Describe some steps you can take to promote positive thinking in your life.

Where do you see yourself in 1 year?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

What would be your dream job, something that you possible obtain (no do not put a pro

football player if you are 45 years old)? If you are in your dream

job, what position within that job would you like to be?

Any questions?

Good night

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