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17 Cards in this Set
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How many codes of conduct are there in the US State Department of Corrections |
5 |
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State the five codes of conduct of the State Department of Corrections |
I will never forget that I am a public official sworn to uphold the Constitution of the United States in the state of Florida I am a professional committed to the public safety the support and protection of my fellow officers and coworkers and the supervisors in the care of those in my charge I am prepared to go in harm's way and fulfillment of these missions I am a professional I am skilled in the performance of my duties and governed by the code of ethics at them and integrity in the word of deed fidelity to the law order of those appointed over me and above all allegiance to my oath of office and the laws that govern our nation I will see either personal favor or advantage in the performance of my duties I will treat all with him I come in contact with civility and respect I will lead by example and conduct myself in a disciplined manner at all times I am proud to selflessly serve my fellow citizens as a member of the Florida Department of Corrections |
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State the oath of allegiance |
I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will uphold the Constitution of the United States in the state of Florida but I will obey the law for orders of those appointed over me and that I will perform my duties faithfully and according to my mission to ensure public safety is important action of my coworkers and I care and the supervision of those in my charge so help me God |
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Define ethics |
The principles of integrity loyalty honesty morality and accept the rules of conduct covering an individual or group |
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How many principles define ethics and what are they |
Five
integrity loyalty honesty morality accepted rules of conduct |
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Explain the importance of proper conduct by officers |
And officers contact on and off duty must be in a manner that commands respect of those the officer works with supervisors and the general public |
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Explain the consequences of unethical conduct officers |
And officers unethical behavior is viewed by the public as a reflection of the entire profession and department |
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List the 13 example behaviors of an officer that may be considered unethical |
Dishonesty Brutality Prejudice Favoritism Offering or accepting gratuities or bribes Swindling Given false or slanted testimony Violations of law or regulation Violations of civil rights Discourteous conduct Willful neglect of duty Divulging confidential information Violations of privileged communication |
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Define gratuity |
Anything of value that is intended to benefit to give her more than a receiver given to a person because of his or her position of authority rather than because of the individual or personal qualities |
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Define bribery |
Corruptly giving offering or promising to any person work correctly requesting soliciting accepting or green to accept any secure an area or other benefit with an intent or purpose to influence the receiver (public servant) |
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Explain the effects of a bribe on an officer |
Mortgages the conscious and unlawful compensation or reward of an officer for past present or future performance of his or her duties |
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Define obstruction of justice |
Actions or lack of actions which impaired or prohibit an officer from executing a legal process or duty |
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List of 10 penalties for unethical behavior by an officer |
Dismissal Suspension Demotion Loss of certification Reduction in salary Civil fine Criminal penalties Restitution Public reprimand Loss of retirement benefits |
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Explain the professional relationship between officers and offenders |
Section 944.35 provides that employees of the department should not knowingly engage in a personal and intimate relationship with an offender supervised by the Department of Corrections and less a marital our family relationship exists |
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Explain the pentalty of an officer's immoral relationship with offender |
An employee of the department who engages in sexual misconduct with an offender supervised by the department in the community without committing the crime of sexual battery to miss it feeling any of the third degree |
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Define professionalism |
Behavior attitude patterns or exhibit of standards or character marked by pride in oneself and one's career respect for the people served and the commitment to the continued development of skills and pursuit of excellence |
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List any of the eight examples of professional behavior of an officer |
Showing respect for one's professional and social responsibility Positive attitude about one's job Making ethical decisions Respecting diversity within the community Appearance Conscientious of one's behavior attitude and work Reliability Competence |
