Authority

Front 1

Define Authority

Back 1

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Front 2

How is authority achieved?

Back 2

By employing specific elements indicative of officer professionalism.

Front 3

What are the elements of Authority?

Back 3

Power, force, discretion, control, influence, leadership, and command presence.

Front 4

Define Power

Back 4

Capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.

Front 5

Can power be either formal or informal?

Back 5

Yes, 1) legislated laws and regulations, 2) knowledge of human behavior

Front 6

Define Force

Back 6

Show of strength with Intensity and effort

Front 7

What does force mean for a law enforcement officer?

Back 7

exercise force that is objectively reasonable

Front 8

Define Discretion

Back 8

Power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.

Front 9

Define Control

Back 9

To exercise restraint or direction over, dominate. "Direction/ control of the constitution"

Front 10

Why is Discretion necessary?

Back 10

Full enforcement of the law in not possible. "Cannot stop or cite EVERY speeder"

Front 11

Define Influence

Back 11

Power one has to affect people's thinking or action

Front 12

Define Leadership

Back 12

The position, function, or guidance, of a person, who creates a vision and sets the example

Front 13

Define Command Presence

Back 13

How you are perceived by those around you. Presenting yourself as someone in authority and who is to be respected and obeyed.

Front 14

How do you achieve Command Presence?

Back 14

Personal appearance, Body language, How you sound, How you act

Front 15

What are fear and confidence both easily transmitted through?

Back 15

The sound of your voice

Front 16

How is compliance most often achieved?

Back 16

By treating people with respect

Front 17

Core values of an LEO

Back 17

Integrity, fairness, respect, honesty, courage, and compassion