LAW ENFORCEMENT CHAPTER 1
QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS
Requirements for completion of and graduation from Basic Recruit Training Program -
ANSWERrecruits must achieve a passing score on each of the written end-of-course
examinations. Must also demonstrate high proficiency skills in the DUI Traffic Stops
course and high liability courses, in addition to participating in CJSTC Physical Fitness
Program.
Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission - ANSWER(19 members) created to
oversee the certification, employment, training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement,
correctional, and correctional probation officers. (purpose: "to ensure the the citizens of
the state of Florida are served by the most qualified, well-trained, competent and ethical
criminal justice officers in the nation")
Requirements for being a certified (sworn) Law Enforcement Officer - ANSWER1. meet
all the minimum requirements and standards, 2. complete the approved basic recruit
training, 3. pass the State Officer Certification Examination, 4. Become actively
employed with a law enforcement agency
Disciplinary Action on Officers - ANSWERThe commission has the authority to take
disciplinary action on an officer's certification if the officer fails to maintain the required
standards of conduct.
Penalties that may be imposed on officers - ANSWERwritten reprimand, probation of up
to 2 years, suspension of up to 2 years, and revocation of certification.
Certified - ANSWERsworn, as in a certified police officer
Values - ANSWERthe principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or
desirable; the core beliefs or desires that guild or motivate attitudes and actions
personal values - ANSWERindividual convictions about what is right and wrong based
on religious beliefs, cultural roots, family background, personal experiences, laws,
organized values, professional norms, and political habits.
ethical principles - ANSWERany rules of conduct derived from ethical values
ethical behavior - ANSWERprincipled, valued-based decision making
ethics - ANSWERa standard of conduct based on moral duties and virtues that are
derived from the principle of right and wrong
, examples of unethical behavior in law enforcement - ANSWERbribery, committing
perjury, and misusing their position of authority
Bribery - ANSWERto give, offer, or promise a benefit or gift to a person in order to
influence that person to a certain course of action.
Perjury - ANSWERmay be defined as a false statement made under oath which the
person making the statement does not believe to be true.
Misuse of Position of Autority - ANSWERNo public officer, employee of an agency, or
local government, attorney shall corruptly use or attempt to use his or her official
position or any property or resource which may be within his or her trust, or perform his
or her official duties, to secure a special privilege, benefit, or exemption for himself,
herself, or others.
Conflict of interest - ANSWERthe actions and situations that could conflict with official
responsibilities
Gratuity - ANSWERanything of value intended to benefit the giver more than the
receiver; it is something given to a person because of that person's position of authority.
Professionalism - ANSWERis behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked
by pride in self and career.
Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, Tittle VII - ANSWERit is unlawful for employees to
discriminate in the workplace. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination.
Discrimination - ANSWERthe action(s) a person takes to deprive another individual or
group of a right because of prejudice involving color, national origin, race, religion, or
sex.
Sexual harassment - ANSWERunwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors,
and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Quid pro quo - ANSWERLatin for "something for something in return"
The Court System - ANSWERthe part of the system responsible for interpretations of
laws.
Corrections - ANSWERthe part of the system responsible for enforcing punishment by
the court system.
4 levels of law enforcement - ANSWERfederal (U.S. government agencies), state,
county, and local or municipal.
QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS
Requirements for completion of and graduation from Basic Recruit Training Program -
ANSWERrecruits must achieve a passing score on each of the written end-of-course
examinations. Must also demonstrate high proficiency skills in the DUI Traffic Stops
course and high liability courses, in addition to participating in CJSTC Physical Fitness
Program.
Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission - ANSWER(19 members) created to
oversee the certification, employment, training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement,
correctional, and correctional probation officers. (purpose: "to ensure the the citizens of
the state of Florida are served by the most qualified, well-trained, competent and ethical
criminal justice officers in the nation")
Requirements for being a certified (sworn) Law Enforcement Officer - ANSWER1. meet
all the minimum requirements and standards, 2. complete the approved basic recruit
training, 3. pass the State Officer Certification Examination, 4. Become actively
employed with a law enforcement agency
Disciplinary Action on Officers - ANSWERThe commission has the authority to take
disciplinary action on an officer's certification if the officer fails to maintain the required
standards of conduct.
Penalties that may be imposed on officers - ANSWERwritten reprimand, probation of up
to 2 years, suspension of up to 2 years, and revocation of certification.
Certified - ANSWERsworn, as in a certified police officer
Values - ANSWERthe principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or
desirable; the core beliefs or desires that guild or motivate attitudes and actions
personal values - ANSWERindividual convictions about what is right and wrong based
on religious beliefs, cultural roots, family background, personal experiences, laws,
organized values, professional norms, and political habits.
ethical principles - ANSWERany rules of conduct derived from ethical values
ethical behavior - ANSWERprincipled, valued-based decision making
ethics - ANSWERa standard of conduct based on moral duties and virtues that are
derived from the principle of right and wrong
, examples of unethical behavior in law enforcement - ANSWERbribery, committing
perjury, and misusing their position of authority
Bribery - ANSWERto give, offer, or promise a benefit or gift to a person in order to
influence that person to a certain course of action.
Perjury - ANSWERmay be defined as a false statement made under oath which the
person making the statement does not believe to be true.
Misuse of Position of Autority - ANSWERNo public officer, employee of an agency, or
local government, attorney shall corruptly use or attempt to use his or her official
position or any property or resource which may be within his or her trust, or perform his
or her official duties, to secure a special privilege, benefit, or exemption for himself,
herself, or others.
Conflict of interest - ANSWERthe actions and situations that could conflict with official
responsibilities
Gratuity - ANSWERanything of value intended to benefit the giver more than the
receiver; it is something given to a person because of that person's position of authority.
Professionalism - ANSWERis behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked
by pride in self and career.
Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, Tittle VII - ANSWERit is unlawful for employees to
discriminate in the workplace. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination.
Discrimination - ANSWERthe action(s) a person takes to deprive another individual or
group of a right because of prejudice involving color, national origin, race, religion, or
sex.
Sexual harassment - ANSWERunwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors,
and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Quid pro quo - ANSWERLatin for "something for something in return"
The Court System - ANSWERthe part of the system responsible for interpretations of
laws.
Corrections - ANSWERthe part of the system responsible for enforcing punishment by
the court system.
4 levels of law enforcement - ANSWERfederal (U.S. government agencies), state,
county, and local or municipal.
