Ethics hshs

• How many Canons of Police Ethics are there?

  11
• What is the primary objective of the police?

  • Prevention of crime
  • Defense and protection of citizens' rights
  • Upholding the law at all costs
• What are the key aspects of limitation of police authority?

  1. Awareness of limitations placed by law
  2. Recognition of the democratic system's constraints on power
  3. Ensuring police actions do not pervert the true character of law
• What responsibilities fall under "Knowledge of the law and other responsibilities"?

  1. Constant devotion to principles of applicable laws
  2. Seeking aid from superiors when legal matters are unclear
  3. Understanding relationships with other law enforcement agencies on jurisdiction
• What principles govern the use of proper means to obtain proper ends?

  1. Strict selection of methods in discharging duties
  2. Acknowledging violations of law or public safety and property as intrinsically wrong
  3. Recognizing that employing illegal methods, regardless of intent, encourages disrespect for the law and its officers
• What is expected regarding cooperation with public officials in police ethics?

  • Full cooperation in performance of duties
  • Regardless of party affiliation or personal relationships
• What are the key elements of proper conduct and behavior for police officers?

  1. Being mindful of their special identification as upholders of the law
  2. Avoiding laxity of conduct that disrespects the law or seeks special privileges
  3. Leading a decent and honorable personal life
• What are the responsibilities of a policeman toward the community?

  1. Mindfulness of responsibility to the community
  2. Dealing with individuals in a respectful manner
  3. Conducting official life to inspire confidence and trust
• What principles should guide conduct during the arrest of law violators?

  1. Use powers of arrest in accordance with the law, respecting citizens' rights
  2. Clear understanding of responsibilities and limitations regarding detention
  3. Minimize the use of force
  4. Cultivate dedication to equitable upholding of the law
• What are the principles regarding firmness in refusing gifts or favors?

  1. Maintaining the honor and integrity of government institutions
  2. Avoiding situations where special consideration might be reasonably assumed
• What are the responsibilities related to impartial presentation of evidence?

  1. Regarding police duties as a public trust and recognizing responsibilities as public servants
  2. Striving for the best possible application of science in crime solution and human relations
  3. Striving for effective leadership and public influence in matters affecting public safety
  4. Appreciating the importance and responsibility of the office, holding police work to be an honorable profession rendering valuable service to the community
• How many Professional Police Principles are there?

  10
• What is the basic mission for which the police exist?

  To prevent crime and disorder as an alternative to repression through force and severe punishment.
• Why is community cooperation essential for police performance?

  • Securing voluntary observance of the law
  • Maintaining respect and support of the community
  • Ensuring community support of police actions and behavior
• How does unreasonable force affect community cooperation?

  • Reduces community cooperation
  • Discourages public trust in police
• When should police use reasonable force?

  • Only when persuasion, advice, and warning are insufficient to achieve objectives
  • To secure observance of the law or restore order
  • Using force only to the extent necessary for detention
• What principles guide impartial enforcement of laws?

  1. Demonstrate impartiality without regard to justice or injustice of particular laws
  2. Apply laws equally to all individuals without regard to race or social standing
• How should the police maintain their relationship with the community?

  1. Maintain relationships that reflect the historic tradition that police are the people
  2. Recognize that police are the only community members paid to focus full-time on peace and order, a duty incumbent on every citizen
• Why should the police not usurp judicial powers?

  Because it violates the separation of powers and undermines the judicial system.
• What is the test of police efficiency according to the reduction of crime and disorder?

  The reduction of crime and eradication of disorders, evidenced by police actions dealing with the community, not just by arrest numbers.
• How should police engage in anti-crime operations regarding Rules of Engagement?

  • Always consider the safety and security of civilians who might be caught in crossfire or arm encounters
  • Use force, including firearms, justifiably based on Doctrine of Self-Defense, Defense of Relatives, and Defense of a Stranger
  • Apply force as a last resort after peaceful means are exhausted
  • Restrict use of force to lawless elements and responding units, dedicating armaments and safety to the people's protection
• What principles govern police discretion?

  1. Use discretion responsibly and within the law
  2. Guide determinations by reasonableness and consider all circumstances
  3. Balance between legal action and advice for effective results
  4. Consistent and wise use of discretion to maintain good relationships and public confidence
• What are some of the PNP's basic issues that affect public perception?

  • PNP Image: Affects morale, welfare, and pride of members
  • Negative Values: Immodest living, mistress maintenance, absenteeism, alliances with criminals
  • Behavioral Issues: "Ebata-bata nakasandal sa pader syndrome," "Thate syndrome," discourtesy, indiscipline, gossip/double talk
  • Career Management: Flawed procurement, promotion, assignment, placement, training, awards, and retirement
  • Police Management Leadership: Lack of managerial capabilities and competent leadership
  • Equality in the Service: Inequality issues through class orientation and factionalism, leading to demoralization and lack of teamwork
  • Delicadeza: Lack of moral courage to sacrifice self-interest
  • Police Lifestyle: Failure to live simply, credibly, and dignified lives
  • Political Patronage: Soliciting political influence in personnel decisions
  • Human Rights: Lack of respect and protection for human dignity and rights
  • Setting Example: Failure to set good examples by superiors and subordinates
• What is the professionalization process and how is it implemented?

  The process involves procurement, promotion, assignment, placement, training, awards, and retirement. To improve it, the PNP formulates stringent policies and implements a human resources development system with:

  • Equitable distribution of procurement
  • Fair promotion
  • Rationalized approach to assignment
  • Skill development
  • Immediate grant of rewards
  • Decent living upon retirement
• How does police management leadership influence law enforcement?

  • Effectiveness of law enforcement depends on managerial capabilities and competent leadership of PNP personnel
  • Attributes should be primary basis for selection and deployment of personnel
• What are the problems with inequality in the police service?

  • Class orientation and factionalism
  • Real and perceived favored assignments
  • Inequitable opportunities for training
  • Unfair granting of promotions
  • Untimely awarding of achievements
  • Creates demoralization, inefficiency, and lack of teamwork
• What is delicadeza and its importance in the PNP?

  • Delicadeza is the moral courage to sacrifice self-interest in accordance with principles of honor and integrity
  • All PNP members must embody delicadeza to maintain the PNP's standards
• What are the key aspects of expected police lifestyle?

  • Simple, credible, and dignified life
  • Free from greed, corruption, and exploitation
  • Acceptable and respectable in the public's eyes
• What human rights should all PNP members respect and protect?

  The rights to life, liberty, and property.
• How should PNP members approach political patronage?

  • Inhibit themselves from soliciting political patronage in assignment, awards, training, and promotion decisions
• What are the two main areas covered under POLICE PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARD?

  • Police Professional Conduct
  • Ethical Standards
• What are the key commitments under Police Professional Conduct?

  1. Commitment to Democracy

  • Commit to democratic way of life and values
  • Maintain principles of public accountability
  • Accountable to the people
  • Serve with responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and efficiency with patriotism and justice
  • Live a modest life
  • Uphold the Constitution and be loyal to the country, people, and organization above any individual
• What does commitment to public interest entail for PNP members?

  • Always uphold public interest over personal interests
• What human rights must PNP members respect and protect?

  Rights to life, liberty, and property
• What is discussed in Police Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards?

  • Police Professional Conduct
  • Police Ethical Standards
• How many professional conduct standards do PNP members observe?

  120
• What are the two key components of Police Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards?

  Police Professional Conduct and Police Ethical Standards
• What are the first four tenets of Police Professional Conduct?

  1. Commitment to Democracy
  2. Commitment to Public Interest
  3. Non-Partisanship
  4. Physical Fitness and Health
• What are the first two tenets of Police Professional Conduct?

  1. Commitment to Democracy
  2. Commitment to Public Interest
• What are the third and fourth tenets of Police Professional Conduct?

  1. Non-Partisanship
  2. Physical Fitness and Health