Chapter 45: Ethics and Professionalism

What is the greatest issue in public safety?

• Private investigation

• Policing

• Private security

• Animal control

_________ are how one carries themselves, conduct, and one’s attitude of image.

• Manners

• Deportment

• Ethics

• Duty

Where do most poor decisions emerge from?

• Lack of commitment

• Misunderstanding of what is being asked of you

• Failure to explore all potential options

• Exposure to unethical behavior

There is substantial legal leeway concerning the amount of force that can be used to restrain a patient. This is an ethical issue in protection.

• True

• False

Professionals think in terms of their authority.

• True

• False

Using the _______ acronym can assist one in dealing with ethical dilemmas.

• PROFESSIONAL

• DEPORTMENT

• ETHICS

• PORT

_____ may be established by statute, custom, or contract.

• Rights

• Duties

• Choices

• Practices

Taking shortcuts are one reason why unethical behavior occurs.

• True

• False

“ Traditionalism ” is ________ to change.

• Devotion

• Willingness

• Resistance

The world of asset protection is black and white. There is no gray area.

• True

• False