Richard Neil (retired) Community Diversity Part 4 Officer Richard Neil (retired) Community Diversity Part 4
“MY” VALUES
VALUES • beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment. A collection of guiding, usually positive principles; what one deems to be correct and desirable in life, especially regarding personal conduct. Types of values include ethical/moral values, doctrinal/ideological (religious, political) values, social values, and aesthetic values.
VALUES The fundamental beliefs and behaviors, customs, and institutions that are forged either favorably or unfavorably by people of various ethnic groups or nations.
A VALUE IS AN ENDURING BUT CHANGEABLE BELIEF THAT A PARTICULAR MEANS TO A PARTICULAR GOAL IS TO BE PREFERRED OVER ANOTHER OPTION
SOURCES OF VALUES Values are learned through: Family Friends Church Peers Teachers Media / Newspapers / Television /
VALUES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT INCLUDE: Being treated fairly and responsibly by others Treating others fairly and responsibly Respect for the law and others in the community
VALUES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT INCLUDE: Being understood by community members Being honest and respectful and expecting the same in return from citizens Self-protection and coming home safe at the end of shift
AGENCY MISSION STATEMENTS REFLECT VALUES Prime Directives * Directive 1: Serve the Public Trust Directive 2: Protect the Innocent Directive 3: Uphold the law * Source: RoboCop (the movie).
CHARACTERISTICS THAT AFFECT LAW ENFORCEMENT VALUES Legal Behavior Duty Group Loyalty Patriotism Honesty Pragmatism Public Service
THREE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE SPO #5 Personalities - we are all unique and have different perspectives Values - we all value differently depending on your age, sex, up-bringing and beliefs Experiences - equates to backgrounds and personal experiences
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