NC BLET ETHICS EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 180 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
Morals - ANSWER: Principles of right and wrong
The Professional Code of Ethics for Law Enforcement Officers. - ANSWER: 1. The Law
Enforcement Oath of Honor
2. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
3. Law Enforcement Code of Conduct
4. Canons of Police Ethics
Brutality and Excessive Force - ANSWER: Law enforcement uses more force than is
necessary to meet the threat
#3 of Major Groups of Unethical Behavior
Who developed the Professional Code Of Ethics for the Law Enforcement Officer? -
ANSWER: International Association of Chiefs of Police
Community - ANSWER: jurisdiction and citizens served
Public Trust - ANSWER: charge of duty imposed in faith toward those you serve
Off-duty unprofessional conduct - ANSWER: Law enforcement officers engage in
behavior in their personal lives that reflects poorly on the department and the
profession of law enforcement.
Examples include fighting and drunk driving.
#6 of Major Group of Unethical Behavior
Types of Ethical Dilemmas most frequently encountered by law enforcement (4) -
ANSWER: 1. Discretion
(whether to strictly enforce law and when not to)
2. Duty
(officer's role in society/performing services that are considered inconvenient or a
waste of time)
3. Honesty
4. Loyalty
Mama Rosa's Test - ANSWER: A new recruit is eating with his FTO and other
officers. At the end of the meal, they prepare to leave and the rookie brings out his
wallet to pay. The other officers tell him to shut up and put his money away. The
cops have been eating at Mama Rosa's for a long time and the restaurant has
, never been held up. Mama Rosa is very thankful for this. The rookie insists on
paying for the meal but the other officers don't want him to ruin a good thing. If
the rookie doesn't pay he will be engaging in corrupt behavior and will feel bad
about it later. If the rookie does pay the other officers will not trust him.
Character - ANSWER: qualities that distinguish an individual
Noble Cause Corruption - ANSWER: Rationalization that the "end" of crime fighting
justifies "means" that might otherwise be illegal, unethical, and/or against rules or
regulations
Example:
-Lying on an affidavit
-or the witness stand
-or planting evidence
•Common Driver for Unethical Behavior
Public Servant - ANSWER: Due process model
-possibility of error
-finality is not priority
-insistence on prevention and elimination of mistakes
-efficiency is rejected if it involves shortcuts
-protection of process is important as protection of innocents
-coercive power of the state is always subject to abuse
What are the two competing roles of law enforcement? - ANSWER: 1. Crime Fighter
2. Public Servant
Canons of Police Ethics (11) - ANSWER: Art 1: Primary Responsibility of the Job
Art 2: Limitation of Authority
Art 3: Duty to be familiar with the law and with responsibilities of self and other
public officials
Art 4: Utilization of proper means to gain proper ends
Art 5: Cooperation with public officials in the discharge of their authorized duties
Art 6: Private Conduct
Art 7: Conduct towards the public
Art 8: Conduct in arresting and dealing with law violators
Art 9: Gifts and Favors
Art 10: Presentation of Evidence
Art 11: Attitude toward the Profession
On-duty Unprofessional Conduct - ANSWER: Miscellaneous conduct that is directed
toward the public but where there is no clear benefit to law enforcement
-inaction on calls for assistance
-racial and sexual discrimination
-negligence treatment of victims of crime or persons in custody
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
Morals - ANSWER: Principles of right and wrong
The Professional Code of Ethics for Law Enforcement Officers. - ANSWER: 1. The Law
Enforcement Oath of Honor
2. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
3. Law Enforcement Code of Conduct
4. Canons of Police Ethics
Brutality and Excessive Force - ANSWER: Law enforcement uses more force than is
necessary to meet the threat
#3 of Major Groups of Unethical Behavior
Who developed the Professional Code Of Ethics for the Law Enforcement Officer? -
ANSWER: International Association of Chiefs of Police
Community - ANSWER: jurisdiction and citizens served
Public Trust - ANSWER: charge of duty imposed in faith toward those you serve
Off-duty unprofessional conduct - ANSWER: Law enforcement officers engage in
behavior in their personal lives that reflects poorly on the department and the
profession of law enforcement.
Examples include fighting and drunk driving.
#6 of Major Group of Unethical Behavior
Types of Ethical Dilemmas most frequently encountered by law enforcement (4) -
ANSWER: 1. Discretion
(whether to strictly enforce law and when not to)
2. Duty
(officer's role in society/performing services that are considered inconvenient or a
waste of time)
3. Honesty
4. Loyalty
Mama Rosa's Test - ANSWER: A new recruit is eating with his FTO and other
officers. At the end of the meal, they prepare to leave and the rookie brings out his
wallet to pay. The other officers tell him to shut up and put his money away. The
cops have been eating at Mama Rosa's for a long time and the restaurant has
, never been held up. Mama Rosa is very thankful for this. The rookie insists on
paying for the meal but the other officers don't want him to ruin a good thing. If
the rookie doesn't pay he will be engaging in corrupt behavior and will feel bad
about it later. If the rookie does pay the other officers will not trust him.
Character - ANSWER: qualities that distinguish an individual
Noble Cause Corruption - ANSWER: Rationalization that the "end" of crime fighting
justifies "means" that might otherwise be illegal, unethical, and/or against rules or
regulations
Example:
-Lying on an affidavit
-or the witness stand
-or planting evidence
•Common Driver for Unethical Behavior
Public Servant - ANSWER: Due process model
-possibility of error
-finality is not priority
-insistence on prevention and elimination of mistakes
-efficiency is rejected if it involves shortcuts
-protection of process is important as protection of innocents
-coercive power of the state is always subject to abuse
What are the two competing roles of law enforcement? - ANSWER: 1. Crime Fighter
2. Public Servant
Canons of Police Ethics (11) - ANSWER: Art 1: Primary Responsibility of the Job
Art 2: Limitation of Authority
Art 3: Duty to be familiar with the law and with responsibilities of self and other
public officials
Art 4: Utilization of proper means to gain proper ends
Art 5: Cooperation with public officials in the discharge of their authorized duties
Art 6: Private Conduct
Art 7: Conduct towards the public
Art 8: Conduct in arresting and dealing with law violators
Art 9: Gifts and Favors
Art 10: Presentation of Evidence
Art 11: Attitude toward the Profession
On-duty Unprofessional Conduct - ANSWER: Miscellaneous conduct that is directed
toward the public but where there is no clear benefit to law enforcement
-inaction on calls for assistance
-racial and sexual discrimination
-negligence treatment of victims of crime or persons in custody
