Ethics & Professionalism Review

Arbitration-method of conflict resolution where a third party decides the issue; the decision must be accepted by the two sides
Character-refers particularly to the combination of outer and inner characteristics that determine the impression that a person makes upon others
Code of Ethics- Defines the core values of the field and provides guidance for what professionals should do when they encounter conflicting obligations or responsibilities in their work.
Communication-conflict resolution where the two sides meet face to face to talk out the problem
Corruption-impairment of integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the misuse of authority by an officer for personal gain
Courage-mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty
Cultural Diversity- the cultural variety and cultural differences that exist in the world, a society, or an institution
Culture-the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group
Cynicism-An attitude of scornful or jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others
Dilemma-a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives.
Discretion- the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation
Diversity- the state or quality of being different or varied
Ethical Dilemma- A moral conflict that involves determining appropriate conduct when an individual faces conflicting professional values and responsibilities
Ethical Responsibilities- Behaviors that one must or must not engage in
Ethics- Involves moral behavior…doing what is considered right and just
Gratuities-something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
Image-how a person is viewed, the concept , mental representation, or idea of someone held by the public
Integrity-firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values; adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character
Legislation-method of conflict resolution where a law or rule is passed related to the behavior
Litigation-method of conflict resolution where one party takes another party to court and a judge decides the issue
Mediation-method of conflict resolution where a third party helps the two sides reach an agreement; the decision does not have to be accepted
Morals-of, pertaining to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong
Negotiation-conflict resolution where the two sides try to reach a compromise, but one side actually “gains” more than the other
Professional Ethics- The moral commitments of a profession
Responsibilities-what is expected of a professional in performing their job; duties, obligations.
Unsullied-clean; as in keeping your private life free of negative behaviors

Additional Areas:

Identify key points on cultural diversity

Why is it so important for police officers to understand and be sensitive to all cultures?
Because America is changing
Accidentally being offensive can result in escalating a confrontational situation
Officers are the physical representation of government for most people. When they act in a
discriminatory way people lose confidence in the legitimacy of the system
All of these are reasons for police to be understanding and sensitive

Which of the following is true about American and immigrants?
Each new wave of immigrants has faced discrimination
Each new wave of immigrants has had to take manual labor, low skills, and/or dangerous jobs
Most immigrants come to American because it is seen as the land of freedom and opportunity
All of these are true about America and immigrants

Identify key points on conflict resolution

Each party in collaborative conflict resolutionshould feel empowered to speak their mind, feel listened to, and feel they are a critical part of the solution.

Conflict resolution is the process of resolving a dispute or a conflict by meeting at least some of each side’s needs and addressing their interests.