Professional Conduct and Ethical Standard

A police officer is offered a free meal by a local restaurant owner. What should the officer consider before accepting it?

• It's a free meal; no harm done.

• It could be perceived as a conflict of interest.

• The restaurant is a community partner; it's okay.

• Officers deserve perks.

During a community event, an officer overhears a colleague making a racially insensitive joke. What should the officer do?

• Laugh along to fit in.

• Report the colleague to a supervisor.

• Ignore it; it's just a joke.

• Confront the colleague publicly.

An officer finds evidence of misconduct by a fellow officer. What is the appropriate action?

• Keep quiet to protect the department's image.

• Report the misconduct to internal affairs.

• Discuss it with other officers first.

• Confront the officer directly.

An officer is assigned to a case involving a friend. What ethical consideration should the officer prioritize?

• Personal loyalty to the friend.

• Objectivity and fairness in the investigation.

• Speed in resolving the case.

• Maintaining a good reputation.

A citizen approaches an officer to share concerns about police practices. What should the officer do?

• Dismiss the concerns as unfounded.

• Listen and take the concerns seriously.

• Refer the citizen to a superior.

• Agree with the citizen to gain favor.

An officer is invited to a community event where they are expected to promote police transparency. What should the officer prioritize?

• Their personal views on policing.

• Honesty and openness about department practices.

• Justifying past actions of the department.

• Avoiding difficult questions.

A police officer is asked to overlook minor infractions by friends. What is the ethical response?

• Ignore their actions to maintain friendships.

• Enforce the law impartially, regardless of personal relationships.

• Only enforce the law if others are watching.

• Discuss it with their friends to find a compromise.

An officer is approached by a reporter asking for details about an ongoing investigation. What should the officer do?

• Share as much as possible to appear helpful.

• Politely decline to comment.

• Provide only the information they think is safe.

• Speak off the record about the case.

An officer discovers that a colleague is using excessive force in arrests. What should they do?

• Ignore it; it's not their place.

• Report the behavior to a supervisor or internal affairs.

• Confront the colleague in private.

• Discuss it with other officers first.

An officer receives an anonymous tip about potential misconduct in their department. What is the best course of action?

• Dismiss the tip as untrustworthy.

• Investigate the claim further through proper channels.

• Share the tip with colleagues to gossip.

• Wait for someone else to act on it.