Question 1

Discuss the concept of professionalism.
Varying definitions of “professionalism

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Its earliest meaning comes from those professing the vows of a religious order. It meant the act of professing

Question 2

Profession

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The occupation, which one professes to be skilled in and to follow

Question 3

vocation or occupation

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requiring advanced training in some liberal art or science, and
usually involving mental rather than manual work, as teaching, engineering, writing, etc.;
especially, medicine, law, or theology (formerly called the learned professions

Question 4

what is the  best way to understand the concept of professionalism

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think of occupations differing as to the
degree that they are professional. Measuring the occupation on certain key characteristics should assess
the degree to which an occupation meets the definition of “profession”.

Question 5

Characteristics of professionalism:

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Service  others
 Assess client needs
Theoretical body of knowledge obtained through extended pre-service education
Standards for entry, practice, ethical conduct
Professional association to maintain standards
Cont. education and life long learning

Question 6

value of the professional model for law enforcement
Advantages:

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More effective problem solving
 Stronger community support and respect
 Stronger role in the criminal justice system
 More effective innovations
 Financial rewards

Question 7

value of the professional model for law enforcement Disadvantages

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Cost of training and development
Higher salaries or remuneration for job occupant
Limited entry into the work force from poor because of limited opportunity for educational
attainment

Question 8

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF JOB

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The primary responsibility of law enforcement, and of the individual officer, is the protection of people of
the United States through the upholding of laws.

Question 9

DESCRIPTION OF THE ETHICAL ROLE

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The ethical role is performed by being objective and ethical in personal behavior and in functioning as a
representative of the criminal justice system.

Question 10

Elements of the ethical role:

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To act in a manner that reflects belief in the fundamental value of ethical behavior and in application of this value to your job

Question 11

Ethical behavior:

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Ethics involves the definition and achievement of what is good or bad, right or wrong, in relation to moral
duty and obligation.

Question 12

In the study of ethics,

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Ethics isconcerned with encouraging you to do what you know you should do:1. Consider all relevant sides of an ethical problem.
2. Consider basic ethical values.3. Act in accordance with the code of your profession

Question 13

The professional behavior with peace officers and others in the criminal justice system needs to come

Accepted Answer

The professional behavior with peace officers and others in the criminal justice system needs to come
closer to "ideal" ethical behavior than may be possible in private life.

Question 14

the differences between physical and moral courage

Accepted Answer

Courage is the state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger with self-possession,
confidence, and resolution; bravery; valor.

Question 15

relevant federal criminal law in relationship to an officers behavior

Accepted Answer

unethical conduct on the part of peace officers can result in federal prosecution, there are specific statures aimed at peace officers to prevent violations of civil rights, the FBI has a special role to investigate those accusations

Question 16

what is title 18 USC 241

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makes it unlawful for 2 or more persons to conspire to injure, oppress threaten or intimidate any person of any state territory or district in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secure to him/ her by the constitution or the laws

Question 17

what is title 18 USC 242

Accepted Answer

willfully deprive or cause to be deprived from any person those rights privileges or immunities secured or protected by the constitution and laws of the US

Question	Answer
Discuss the concept of professionalism. Varying definitions of “professionalism	Its earliest meaning comes from those professing the vows of a religious order. It meant the act of professing
Profession	The occupation, which one professes to be skilled in and to follow
vocation or occupation	requiring advanced training in some liberal art or science, and usually involving mental rather than manual work, as teaching, engineering, writing, etc.; especially, medicine, law, or theology (formerly called the learned professions
what is the best way to understand the concept of professionalism	think of occupations differing as to the degree that they are professional. Measuring the occupation on certain key characteristics should assess the degree to which an occupation meets the definition of “profession”.
Characteristics of professionalism:	Service others Assess client needs Theoretical body of knowledge obtained through extended pre-service education Standards for entry, practice, ethical conduct Professional association to maintain standards Cont. education and life long learning
value of the professional model for law enforcement Advantages:	More effective problem solving  Stronger community support and respect  Stronger role in the criminal justice system  More effective innovations  Financial rewards
value of the professional model for law enforcement Disadvantages	Cost of training and development Higher salaries or remuneration for job occupant Limited entry into the work force from poor because of limited opportunity for educational attainment
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF JOB	The primary responsibility of law enforcement, and of the individual officer, is the protection of people of the United States through the upholding of laws.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ETHICAL ROLE	The ethical role is performed by being objective and ethical in personal behavior and in functioning as a representative of the criminal justice system.
Elements of the ethical role:	To act in a manner that reflects belief in the fundamental value of ethical behavior and in application of this value to your job
Ethical behavior:	Ethics involves the definition and achievement of what is good or bad, right or wrong, in relation to moral duty and obligation.
In the study of ethics,	Ethics isconcerned with encouraging you to do what you know you should do:1. Consider all relevant sides of an ethical problem. 2. Consider basic ethical values.3. Act in accordance with the code of your profession
The professional behavior with peace officers and others in the criminal justice system needs to come	The professional behavior with peace officers and others in the criminal justice system needs to come closer to "ideal" ethical behavior than may be possible in private life.
the differences between physical and moral courage	Courage is the state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery; valor.
relevant federal criminal law in relationship to an officers behavior	unethical conduct on the part of peace officers can result in federal prosecution, there are specific statures aimed at peace officers to prevent violations of civil rights, the FBI has a special role to investigate those accusations
what is title 18 USC 241	makes it unlawful for 2 or more persons to conspire to injure, oppress threaten or intimidate any person of any state territory or district in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secure to him/ her by the constitution or the laws
what is title 18 USC 242	willfully deprive or cause to be deprived from any person those rights privileges or immunities secured or protected by the constitution and laws of the US

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