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47 Cards in this Set
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What are the requirements for successful completion of and graduation from the Basic Recruit Training Program?
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Recruits must achieve a passing score on each of the written end of course examinations. Must also demonstrate proficiency in DUI traffic stops and in the high liabilities courses and participate in teh CJSTC Physical Fitness Program.
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What is the role of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission?
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It was created to oversee the certification, employment, training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers.
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What are the requirements for certification as an officer within Florida?
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Be at least 19 years of age; Citizen of US; High School graduate or equivalent; No felony convictions or misdemeanors involving perjury or false statements; No dishonorable discharge from military; Processed fingerprints on file with employing agency; Passed physical examination by physician; Good moral character as evidenced by background investigation; Submitted affidavit attesting to compliance with Commission rules; Completed approved basic recruit course; Pass state exam.
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How long does a recruit have to complete the certification process?
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A recruit has four years from the starting date of the basic recruit training to complete the certification process.
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What reasons empower the CJSTC to take action against an officer's certification?
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Nolo Contendere or pleads guilty/found guilty of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement; Fails to maintain good moral character; Commits any act constituting a felony regardless of prosecution; Commits any act constituting any of a specified group of misdemeanors regardless of prosecution; Commits any principal, accessory, attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy where there would have been a felony had the crime been committed or completed; If commits an act in another jurisdiction that would have constituted a felony if committed within Florida; Test positive for controlled substances; If found guilty of excessive force; Sexual harassment involving physical contact or misuse of position; Engages in sex while on duty; Unprofessional relationship wiht inmate, detainee, ect; Made false statements during employment process; Conduct that underrmines the officer certification process or employment promotional process.
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What penalties may be imposed on an officer during the disciplinary process?
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The range of penalties can include written reprimand, probation of up to two years, suspension of up to two years, and revocation of certification. If convicted of a felony penalty must be revocation of certification.
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Define certified.
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Meaning you have been sworn as a law enforcement officer. Simply completing the basic recruit training and passing the state exam doesn't mean you are certified.
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Define values.
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Are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable. They are core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate attitudes or actions. Values determine how people behave in certain situtations.
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Define personal values.
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Are an individual's convictions about what is right and wrong, based on religious beliefs, cultural roots, family background, personal experiences, laws, organizational values, professional norms, and political habits.
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Define ethics.
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Is a standard of conduct based on moral duties and virtues that are derived from the principles of right and wrong.
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Define ethical principles.
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Are rules of conduct derived from ethical values.
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What are examples of ethical behavior?
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Treating all persons wiht courtesy and fairness, refusing to accept gratuities, preserving evidence, giving true and impartial testimony, obeying all laws and regulations, protecting the civil rights of all citizens, and respecting confidential and privileged communication.
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What are some examples of unethical behavior?
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Engaging in bribery, committing perjury, and misusing their position or authority, Engaging in situations that present a conflict of interest, accepting gratuities.
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Define bribery.
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To give, offer, or promise a benefit or gift to a person in order to influence that person to a certain course of action.
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Define perjury.
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May be defined as false statement made under oath which the person making the statement does not believe as true.
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What constitutes a misuse of position or authority?
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If a public officer, employee of an agency, or local government attorney corruptly uses or attempts to use their position to secure a special privilege,benefit, or exemption for himself/herself/others.
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Define conflict of interest.
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The actions and situations that could conflict with official responsibilities.
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Define gratuity.
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Is anything of value intended to benefit the giver more than the reciever; it is something given to a person because of that person's position or authority.
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Define professionalism.
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Is behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in self and career. Examples include service, integrity, respect, quality, fairness, honest, courage, compassion, moral/ethical leadership, trustworthiness, and common sense.
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What is the relationship between ethics, personal values, and professionalism.
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Ethics, personal values, and professionalism are inseparably intertwined, and each element is essential in a law enforcement officer's personal and professional life.
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What series of questions should an officer ask themselves when determining if a decision will be ethical?
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(1) Is my action legal?
(2) Will the result of my action be good? (3) Will what I plan to do actualy work? (4) Is there a less harmful alternative? (5) Does it undermine some equal or more important value? (6) Does a good end ever justify a bad means? (7) Will I be able to justify my decision if made public? |
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What is the relationship between sexual harassment and federal law?
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According to the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 it is unlawful for employers to discriminate in the workplace. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination.
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Define discrimination.
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Is the 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.
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Define sexual harassment.
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Is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
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Who can be considered a victim of sexual harassment?
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The victim may be a man or a woman and doesn't have to be of the opposite sex. The victim can also be a third party affected by the offensive conduct.
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What does quid pro quo mean?
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Is a latin term that means something for something in return.
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What constitutes a hostile environment?
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An office culture where lewd jokes or other offensive habits are acceptable.
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What options are available to those subjected to sexual harassment?
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Report behavior to a supervisor/management. The offending party has the right to file a complaint with the EEOC or consult with an attorney.
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What are some consequences for officers who engage in sexual harassment?
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An officer's agency could impose internal disciplinary action (retraining, loss of pay, rank, or even discharge). The CJSTC could also revoke the officer's certification. The officer is also potentially vulnerable to civil and criminal penalities for his/her actions.
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Could an agency be held liable for an officer's sexual harassment?
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Employees or supervisors creating or allowing a sexually hostile atmosphere to develop at the workplace can lead the courts to hold governmental agencies liable.
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What are the three main components of the criminal justice system?
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The three main components include law enforcement, court system, and corrections.
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What is the responsibility of law enforcement within the criminal justice system?
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Law enforcement is the part of the system responsible for the enforcement of laws and civil order.
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What is the responsibility of the court system within the criminal justice system?
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The court system is the part of the system responsible for the interpretation of the laws.
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What is the responsibility of corrections within the criminal justice system?
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Corrections is the part of the system responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court system.
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What are the different levels of law enforcement agencies within the US?
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Federal, state, county, and local or municipal.
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What are the different levels of the federal court system within the US?
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Supreme Court...Court of Appeals....District Court.
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What are the different levels of the court system within the state of Florida?
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Florida Supreme Court...Court of Appeal...Circuit Courts...County Courts.
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Define community control.
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Also known as house arrest...is a form of community supervision that is closely monitored and is more restrictive than probation or parole.
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Define probation.
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Is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a probation officer for a specified length of time instead of confinement.
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Define jurisdiction.
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Means the type of cases in which the court can make decisions.
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What is a typical rank structure at a law enforcement agency?
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Sheriff/Chief
Undersheriff or Chief Deputy Colonels Major Cpatains Lieutenants Sergeants Corporals Deputies or Officers |
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Define chain of command.
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Is the order of authority within an organization. It provides the linkage of authority and responsibility that joins one level of an organization to another.
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Why should a chain of command be followed?
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A chain of command facilitates coordination, reduces confusion, and enhances the efficiency of the organization.
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Define delegation of authority.
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When a person with authority grants power to another person.
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Define insubordination.
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The failure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of command.
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Define vertical communication.
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Is a term for information from the chief executive officer that flows down through the supervision levels to the lowest levels of the organization.
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Define lateral communication.
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Is that which travels across a level of the organization to employees on the same level within the chain of command.
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