Ch. 1 Ethics in 911 Dispatching

Which of the following is an example of ethical behavior in a public safety career?

• Accepting bribes to overlook violations

• Treating all individuals with fairness and respect

• Falsifying reports to protect colleagues

• Using excessive force during apprehensions

Officer Johnson responds to a call regarding a potential domestic violence situation. Upon arriving at the scene, he observes a heated argument between a couple. What should Officer Johnson do next to ensure ethical conduct?

• Take immediate action and arrest one of the individuals involved

• Mediate the argument and provide counseling to both parties

• Assess the situation for any potential threats and ensure the safety of all parties involved

• Ignore the situation and leave the scene without taking any action

As a 911 dispatcher/public safety officer, what is your responsibility when you witness a fellow officer engaging in unethical behavior?

• Ignore the behavior and maintain professional relationships

• Report the behavior to a supervisor or internal affairs department

• Confront the officer directly and attempt to resolve the issue internally

• Participate in the unethical behavior to maintain unity within the department

In the context of 911 dispatch/public safety careers, what is the significance of integrity?

• Upholding personal beliefs and values above all else

• Demonstrating honesty, trustworthiness, and adherence to ethical principles

• Manipulating facts and evidence to achieve desired outcomes

• Prioritizing personal interests over the wellbeing of the community

Officer Smith is conducting a routine traffic stop and discovers a large amount of illegal drugs in the vehicle. Instead of reporting it, he decides to keep the drugs for personal use. What ethical violation is Officer Smith committing?

• Discrimination

• Corruption

• Abuse of power

• Failure to fulfill duties

The ability to discern right from wrong, good from evil, and propriety from impropriety.

• Ethical Standards

• Aspects of Ethics

• Ethics

• Values

Standards of conduct, standards that indicate how one should behave based on moral duties and virtues, which themselves are derived from principles of right and wrong.

• Ethical Standards

• Responsible

• Ethics

• Values

Moral or showing moral character.

• Ethical Standards

• Responsible

• Ethics

• Values

Accomplishments, Accountability, Accuracy, Calm, Commitment, Competent, Content, Creative, Decisive, Disciplined, Efficient, Fair, Friendly, Honest, Independent, Integrity, Knowledge are ?

• Ethical Standards

• Common Personal Values

• Ethics

• Values

The act of • Saturates (encompasses) all aspects of the agency • Permeates (infiltrates into) all aspects of the agency • Systematically operates on its own through all activities and job positions of the agency

• Ethical Standards

• Implementing Agency Values

• Continuous Improvement

• Commitment to the Community