23-24 LE 1& 2 - Mid-Term

Which communication skill is critical in de-escalating a tense situation?

• Speaking loudly

• Making eye contact

• Giving orders quickly

• Ignoring non-verbal cues

Active listening requires:

• Interrupting to clarify

• Full attention and acknowledgment of the speaker

• Preparing your next question

• Writing notes while they speak

To ensure clarity when speaking, an officer should:

• Use police jargon

• Speak slowly and clearly

• Raise their voice

•  Use vague language

The purpose of the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics is to:

• Set a standard of conduct for officers

• Outline daily procedures

• Limit officer power

• Provide ways to discipline officers

Officers who witness misconduct by another officer should:

• Keep quiet about it

• Report it following the chain of command

• Ignore it if it doesn’t affect them

• Confront the officer aggressively

Ethical decisions should be guided by:

• Personal beliefs

• The law and the code of conduct

• Peer opinions

• The media

Miranda rights are required:

• Before arresting a suspect

• Before an interrogation of a suspect in custody

• During a routine traffic stop

• Anytime a suspect is questioned

A good way to demonstrate attentiveness during a conversation is to:

• Look away frequently

• Ask follow-up questions

• Nod repeatedly without focus

• Stand at a distance

Effective communication is most likely to occur when:

• Only one party is fully engaged

• Both parties practice active listening and clarity

• Verbal cues are ignored

• The officer dominates the conversation

An ethical decision in law enforcement should be based on:

• Personal gain

• Legal guidelines and professional conduct

• Public opinion alone

• A desire to avoid responsibility