 What is the mission of law enforcement in protecting a democratic society:  To _______ _______  To _______ and ________  To promote public _________  To enforce the_____  To provide “______ _______” and “_______ ________” for all

 For whom do the police work?  _________ of the _________ they are employed (our customers)  To what point does the police officer have the duty to protect the community?  To the point of _________  Discussion Question:  What are the benefits of good police service to the community?

 Police officers have tremendous power in our society:  The power to _______  The power to ________ or to ________  The power to use ________  The power of ______ and ________

Police Authority  Entitlement to unquestioned ________ that derives from fulfilling a specific _______.  The officer has power simply because he or she is a ________ ________. Police Power  Power is the means to ________ others.  The term “power” implies that there might be ____________ to overcome. If there is resistance, it will be __________.

 According to Social Contract Theory:  Each person gives up complete ________ in exchange for the guaranteed protection of the _________ against others.  Police power is part of this ____ ____ ____.  Police power exists to provide _________.  Since police power may also ________ protection if abused, it is limited to what is _________ for protection.

 The United States Constitution offers _________ to citizens from unreasonable __________ in their life by law enforcement.  Police officials must have ________ (reasonable suspicion, probable cause, warrant signed by a judge) to violate these protections. These exceptions must be proved in ________.

 Rules and laws in relation to police officials and the U.S. Constitution are defined in _______ ________ and their application to law enforcement is ever changing.  This separation of powers in the criminal justice field maintains the integrity of the system while protecting innocent people from ________ officers.

 What is ethics?  A code of ______ which guide our ________ and determines the purpose and course of our ________.

 Why are ethics important in law enforcement?  career _______  ________ coverage  __________ view of agency  in house __________  personal ________  ___________ people can suffer

 Where do we get our ethics from?  Our ___________  ____________  _________  ___________  _________ as a whole

_____________  Exploiting one’s position for personal gain at the _________ of those one is authorized to serve.  Police corruption is a _________ problem.

_____________________  Involves officers employing unethical means to catch _________ because “it’s the right thing to do”.  Perceived by officers as __________ of their profound moral commitment to make the world a safer place to live.

_________________  Occurs when a discretionary decision-maker treats a group or individual differently from others for no _________reason.  Individual prejudices and perceptions of groups may influence an officer’s _________.  Everyone has a __________, we just need to __________ what it is and not act on it.

_______ _____________ of one’s role by accepting bribes or protection money. __________________ Occurs when an officer goes beyond what is ___________ for arrest or has no ________reason to use force at all but does.

______________ Stopping an individual based solely on _________ characteristics.

__________  The ______________ attached to a specific role.  It is important for an officer to properly understand their role in society so citizen’s Constitutional rights are not ___________.

_____________ The option to choose between two or more courses of ___________. _____________ Items of ________ given because of role or position, rather than a ________relationship.

____________________  An unofficial __________ of police officers that promotes an “us versus them” ____________ because they:  Typically form a ____________ social group.  Have a uniquely _________work environment.  Participate in a basically _________ social system

Characteristics of Police Subculture  _____________  Isolated, ___________  ____________, distrustful  Authoritarian, _____________  More ___________ than the general public  Value _________ less than the general public  Value ______________over independence

_____________  ____________ corrupt  Opportunistic _________ violations  Take _________ and gratuities  Accept unsolicited protection _________

_________________  _________ corrupt  __________ ethical violations  Participate in ______________  ______ drug dealers  “Shop" at __________ scenes  _________ in criminal activities

________________  An internal ___________ system where police ______________ themselves.  This may be a separate __________ within the department or cases may be given to supervisors to investigate as ___________ arise.

Internal Affairs  The assigned investigators follow up on reports by citizens and other officers about other officers’ ___________ or unethical choices.  Sometimes a committee is formed that will make a _____________ to the chief on what the punishment should be for the officer found guilty of ____________ behavior.

 Every decision we make should be assessed through application of the following questions:  Is it _______?  Is it _________ to all concerned?  How will the decision make me _______ about myself?

 Other standards to guide a law enforcement professional’s decision making:  The _______ – are there _________ in your head  The _______ – are there any ______ being violated (penal code, CCP, SOPs)  The __________ – will the decision withstand public _____________

What are some ways that the police can enhance the public’s trust in them?

A tough ______ process with high ___________ helps weed out the potential bad future ____________ from the good.

 Qualifications include:  Clean or limited __________record  Good ________ history  No or limited history of ________abuse  At least some __________ education or _________ experience

 A good hiring process includes:  Extensive ___________ investigation  ___________ test  _________ review board  ____________ Examination  ___________ Examination

 Good __________ brings ethical issues to light and reminds officers of what to be aware of. This can happen in:  __________ academy  _______ training  _______________ training

Other ways to reduce corruption:  Increase _______  Eliminate _____________ laws  Establish civilian review boards  Improve ____________

Other ways to reduce corruption:  Set _________ goals and objectives  Provide a _________ code of ethics  Provide a _____________ procedure that ensures fair treatment for all parties  Assignment __________

__________________________________________  An independent civilian agency audits complaints and investigations  __________ still investigate and conduct the discipline proceeding  This can provide more ____________ and trust with the department and the public. Why is this important?

Nearly every decision a law enforcement officer makes is an ethical one and can have long lasting consequences in society, for good or bad.