Professionalism and Ethics
What is police professionalism?
Requires that today's police officers have specialized knowledge, and that they follow the standards and ethics set out by the profession.
Based in Yonkers New York, policing ranks among the what for stress-producing jobs in the county?
top ten
What is police ethics?
The special responsibility to follow moral duty and obligation that is inherent in police work
T/F Stressful events can't happen naturally
false it can
What does accreditation lead to?
Accreditation is another avenue toward police professionalism
What does Officer Fatigue create?
Creates slower reaction time and poor decision making
What does POST stand for?
Peace Officer Standards and Training
What are some of the few ways to reduce stress?
Humor, keeping an emotional distance from stressful events, exercise and meditation are some of the few ways to reduce stress.
T/F
Officers who could distinguish between truly threatening situations and those that are not, are very likely to report job related stressors than those who lack the ability.
false they are likely to not