Ethics Final Exam Review

Ethics final exam review for Police Foundations

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Why is Ethics important to a Police Officer?
-Career Survival-Integrity-Media Coverage-Community view of Police and Correction Officers-In-house Dissension-Personal Stress-It's the responsible thing to do
What are five principles of Ethical Policing?
-Fair Access-Public Trust-Safety and Security-Teamwork-Objectivity
"Coach Officers have the most significant impact on Police Officers in shaping what their vision of a police officer is" Is this statement correct?
Yes
What are the three steps in the Ethical Decision Making Process?
1. Is it Legal?2. Is it Balanced?3. How will I feel about myself?
What are the four points about Inheriting Values in the Justice Field?
-These value are sometimes called norms-New recruits pick up the general opinion about Police matters-New recruits are expected to conform to a new set of norms-Need to compromise their personal values and opinions in order to be accepted by their peers
What is De-Individuation?
Pressure is exerted by the group and as a result, the person loses their sense of individuality and personal responsibility
What is Racial Profiling?
When a member of a visible minority group is stopped and questioned by a Police Officer simply on the basis of race
What is the difference between Philosophy and Moral Philosophy?
Philosophy= The love of wisdomMoral Philosophy= Ethics
What does it mean to Philosophize?
To think about important questions
What are Morals?
Morals refer to human behaviour and how individuals relate to each other and their environment
What are Ethics?
Ethics is the study of Morals and Morality (What's good or bad, right or wrong)
"Both terms, Ethics and Morals, are used interchangeably" Is this statement correct?
Yes
What is a Moral Dilemma?
A moral dilemma occurs when we are faced with a tricky decision about a complex problem
What are the traits of a Wise Person?
-Someone who eldom claims to know much about anything-Cautious about making any kind of absolute claim-Thoughtful and welll read-Open minded-Critical mind-Would resist a "blind belief"-Honest and cautious about the truth-Humble
What is the purpose of teaching ethics?
-Not to promote the instilling to specific ethics but to raise the level of awareness about ethical issues- Need the teacher to tell it as it is and not to glamour it up