1. Richard Neil (retired) Community Diversity Part 4
Officer
Richard Neil (retired)
Community Diversity Part 4

2. “MY”
VALUES

3. 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.

5. VALUES
The fundamental beliefs and behaviors, customs, and institutions that are forged either favorably or unfavorably by people of various ethnic groups or nations.

6. A VALUE IS AN ENDURING BUT CHANGEABLE BELIEF THAT A PARTICULAR MEANS TO A PARTICULAR GOAL IS TO BE PREFERRED OVER ANOTHER OPTION

7. SOURCES OF VALUES Values are learned through: Family Friends Church
Peers
Teachers
Media / Newspapers / Television /

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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).

12. CHARACTERISTICS THAT AFFECT LAW ENFORCEMENT VALUES
Legal Behavior
Duty
Group Loyalty
Patriotism
Honesty
Pragmatism
Public Service

13. 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

16. Richard Neil (retired)
Officer
Richard Neil (retired)