Question 1

Discuss the types of unethical behavior a police officer may engage in and the rationale they may use to justify their unethical behavior.

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Question 2

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-a pool of defendants from which astronomical financial judgments can be collected; created by suing every possible individual and agency involved in an incident

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Collective deep pocket refers to a pool of defendants from which astronomical financial judgments can be collected; created by suing every possible individual and agency involved in an incident.

Answer: H 
 Malicious prosecution involves the institution of legal proceedings without probable cause and with malice.

Answer: L 
 Vicarious liability is a situation whereby one party can be held responsible for the actions of another party as long as the second party was acting on behalf of the first party.

Answer: N 
 Strict liability refers to the legal responsibility for damage or injury even if it was not intentional or the result of negligence.

Question 3

Discuss what basic ethics tests are and the three steps an officer should take when thinking about an ethical decision.

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Question 4

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-material favors or gifts in return for service,such as a tip for service in a restaurant

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Gratuities refer to material favors or gifts in return for service, such as a tip for service in a restaurant.

Answer: A
 Absolute issue refers to a situation in which moral principles are clear and unambiguous.

Answer: D
 Moral principles are guidelines that people follow in order to make ethical and moral decisions.

Answer: E
 Police placebo refers to a strategy used by police officers to make people feel safer, even when there may not be a significant increase in safety.

Answer: F
 Relative issue refers to a situation in which moral principles may be unclear or conflicting.

Question 5

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-a lie told not to help or comfort the person lied to but,rather,to exert control

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The term "blue lie" is used to describe a lie that is told to exert control, often by law enforcement or other authority figures.

Answer: D
 Moral principles are the values and beliefs that determine what is right and wrong, including the importance of honesty and truthfulness.

Answer: E
 A police placebo is a fake or ineffective solution to a problem, such as a visible police presence or security camera, used to create a false sense of security or control.

The other options (A, C, and F) do not match the given definition.

Question 6

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-an issue with a multitude of sides,viewed as shades of gray

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A relative issue is one that can be viewed from different perspectives, with no clear right or wrong answer. This aligns with the description of an issue with a multitude of sides, viewed as shades of gray.

Question 7

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-duties prescribed by law as some of the tasks of an administrative office; if officers fail to perform the duty as prescribed,they can be sued

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Ministerial acts are the duties prescribed by law as some of the tasks of an administrative office which must be performed by the officers, if they fail to perform the duty as prescribed, they can be sued.

Note: Other options do not match the given description.

Question 8

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-an act where the injury or damage is so severe and the harm should have been foreseen so that intent or mental state need not be proven

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Strict liability is a legal doctrine where a defendant is held liable for their actions regardless of their intent or mental state. This applies in cases where the injury or damage is so severe that the harm should have been foreseen, thus negating the need to prove intent or mental state.

Answer: D
 Intentional tort refers to an action taken with the intent of causing harm or injury to someone else. In cases where the harm is severe and should have been foreseen, this intent or mental state need not be proven.

Answer: L
 Vicarious liability refers to a situation where one person is held liable for the actions of another person. This typically applies to employers who are held responsible for the actions of their employees while on the job.

Question 9

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-highly likely to sue

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"Litigious" means prone to sue or engage in legal action.

Answer: L
 "Vicarious liability" means being held responsible for the actions of others, such as an employer being held responsible for the actions of an employee. It could apply in a situation where someone is highly likely to sue, as they may name multiple parties as defendants.

Answer: C
 "Collective deep pocket" refers to the idea that parties with more financial resources may be targeted in a lawsuit because they are more able to pay damages. Again, in a situation where someone is highly likely to sue, this concept may come into play.

Question 10

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-often referred to as "Brady Material," or evidence favorable to a defendant in a criminal case which could tend to prove that the accused party is innocent or cast doubt as to their guilt

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The item describes exculpatory evidence.

Answer: O
 The item describes the concept of a slippery slope.

No other items have a clear match, as they do not relate specifically to the concept described.

Question 11

Describe the most common defenses against civil liability police officers use.

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Question 12

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-states that anyone acting under the authority of the law who violates another person's constitutional rights can be sued

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The Civil Rights Act provides protection against anyone acting under the authority of the law who violates another person's constitutional rights, and allows for lawsuits to be filed in such cases.

Note: None of the other options directly relate to the concept of violating someone's constitutional rights and being sued for it.

Question 13

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-a lie told by the police when the lie benefits the person lied to and no more effective means of dealing with the problem is available

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A "police placebo" refers to an action or statement by law enforcement that is intended to pacify or resolve a situation without resorting to more serious or effective measures. In this context, it describes a lie told by the police that benefits the person being lied to, especially when no better solution is available.

Question 14

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-an issue with only two sides,viewed as either/or,black or white

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An absolute issue is one that is viewed with only two sides, like a yes or no answer, without any gray area or middle ground.

Answer: F
 A relative issue is one that is viewed with shades of gray, not just black or white. It may depend on context or circumstances, and there may not be a clear-cut answer.

Question 15

Describe the key elements of corrupt behavior.

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Question 16

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-responsibility for a person's actions or others specifically associated with that person

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Vicarious liability refers to the legal responsibility of one person for the actions of another person, specifically those associated with that person's actions undertaken in the course of their employment or agency.

Question 17

Discuss the most common civil actions brought against police officers.

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Question 18

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-set ideas of right and wrong that form the basis for ethical behavior

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Moral principles are the set of ideas or values that form the basis for ethical behavior.

Answer: A
 Absolute issue refers to a moral principle that is considered universally right or wrong regardless of the context.

Answer: F
 Relative issue refers to a moral principle that is dependent on the particular context or situation.

Answer: B
 Blue lie refers to a type of lie that is told by law enforcement officials with the intention of serving a greater good.

Answer: C
 Gratuities refer to the practice of giving small gifts or favors in exchange for services rendered.

Answer: E
 Police placebo refers to the use of a police presence or intervention to make people feel safer, even though it may not have any substantive impact on crime.

Question 19

Describe the "defining characteristics" of the police culture according to conventional wisdom.

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Question 20

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-a theory on why good cops turn bad; the concept that something seemingly insignificant can steer an officer toward more serious crime

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The concept that something seemingly insignificant can steer an officer toward more serious crime is known as the "slippery slope" theory.

Quiz 14: Liability And Ethics: Is It Legal? Is It Moral?

Discuss the types of unethical behavior a police officer may engage in and the rationale they may use to justify their unethical behavior.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -a pool of defendants from which astronomical financial judgments can be collected; created by suing every possible individual and agency involved in an incident

Discuss what basic ethics tests are and the three steps an officer should take when thinking about an ethical decision.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -material favors or gifts in return for service,such as a tip for service in a restaurant

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -a lie told not to help or comfort the person lied to but,rather,to exert control

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -an issue with a multitude of sides,viewed as shades of gray

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -duties prescribed by law as some of the tasks of an administrative office; if officers fail to perform the duty as prescribed,they can be sued

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -an act where the injury or damage is so severe and the harm should have been foreseen so that intent or mental state need not be proven

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -highly likely to sue

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -often referred to as "Brady Material," or evidence favorable to a defendant in a criminal case which could tend to prove that the accused party is innocent or cast doubt as to their guilt

Describe the most common defenses against civil liability police officers use.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -states that anyone acting under the authority of the law who violates another person's constitutional rights can be sued

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -a lie told by the police when the lie benefits the person lied to and no more effective means of dealing with the problem is available

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -an issue with only two sides,viewed as either/or,black or white

Describe the key elements of corrupt behavior.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -responsibility for a person's actions or others specifically associated with that person

Discuss the most common civil actions brought against police officers.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -set ideas of right and wrong that form the basis for ethical behavior

Describe the "defining characteristics" of the police culture according to conventional wisdom.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -a theory on why good cops turn bad; the concept that something seemingly insignificant can steer an officer toward more serious crime