2. POLICE ETHICS Lieutenant John Manago Loveland Police Department

3. Course Outline 1. Instructor Introduction 2. Course Objectives 3. Ethical Perspective 4. Pre-Test 5. Definitions- Ethics, Values 6. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics 7. Ethical Standards of Police Officers 8. Unethical Behaviors of Police Officers (Code of Silence, Gratuities, Use of Force) 9. Correct Handling of Unethical Behavior

4. Course Outline Cont. 10. Application- tools for moral decision making 11. Department Values 12. Scenarios 13. Test 14. Evaluation

5. Course Objectives 1. The student will be able to define the term Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and identify the purpose of the code.. 2. The student will be able to name at least 5 provisions of the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics as presented in class and discuss why they are important. 3. The student will be able to discuss the components of unethical behavior of police officers. 4. The student will be able to discuss the correct methods of handling unethical behavior among police officers. 5. The student will be able to identify and discuss the tools for moral decision making. 6. The student will be able to identify and discuss Department Values.

6. Ethical Perspective Why have this class? 1. Career Survival 2. Understand Department Expectations

7. Ethics Ethics- a set of moral principles or values Values- norms, things that are held as important. LPD Values Where do ethics come from- values, standards norms of society. Different in different cultures, location, and era

8. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics 1. Definition- the principals of conduct governing an individual or group (Law Enforcement Professionals) 2. What is the purpose of the code- a clear statement of who we are and what we believe a) Established Values- taught, instilled, reinforced, rewarded b) Build Integrity- recognized, reinforced, rewarded c) Affect attitudes- change, modify d) Affect Behavior- monitor, regulate

9. Ethical Standards of Police Officer 1. Provisions of the Code a. Primary Responsibilities of a Police Officer b. Performance of the Duties of a Police Officer c. Discretion d. Use of Force e. Confidentiality f. Integrity g. Cooperation with Other Officers and Agencies h. Personal/Professional Capabilities i. Private Life

10. Ethical Standards of Police Officers Cont. Why are these important? a. Human Life- compassion, caring, life threatening b. Integrity- honest, truthful, high ethical standards c. Constitution- liberty, equality, and justice d. Accountability- community role model, I.A. investigations, acknowledge mistakes

11. Unethical Behavior of Police Officers 1. Code of Silence 2. Gratuities 3. Lies 4. Excessive Force 5. Double Standard- Above the Law 6. Problems associated with these behaviors  Ostracized by peers  Loss of integrity  Civil Suits  Misperceptions of officers

12. Correct Handling of Unethical Behavior 1. Reporting- External/Internal 2. Internal Affairs Investigations 3. Training 4. Disciplinary action 5. Why is this important- maintain values, integrity, and accountability

13. Application Do you agree with the Code of Ethics? Do you agree with the double standards for police officers? Do you understand the importance of the code? It is what stands between the good and the bad guys.

14. Application 1. Tools for moral decision making*. 1. The Bell 2. The Book 3. The Candle 4. The Camera *Reputable Conduct, John R. Jones, Daniel P. Carlson

15. Department Values What are the things we value? a) The Law b) Communication c) The People We Serve and Each Other d) Organizational Excellence e) Our Public Image

16. Scenarios

17. Evaluation Test review Test