Unit 8 Basic 1080

1

100

This is at its simplest is a philosophy interested in the study of questioning what is right and what is wrong

Ethics 

200

Texas Penal Code section 36.02

Acceptance of Honorarium

300

Standards of Conduct; State Agency Ethics Policy

TGC Sec 572.051

400

Describe the A.C.T model:

• A – Alternatives – identify all choices
• C – Consequences – project outcomes
• T – Tell your story – prepare your defense

500

Whoever, under color of any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, willfully subjects any person to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States on account of such person being an alien, or by reason of his color, or race, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned no more than one year, or both

18 US Code 242

2

100

Texas Penal Code Chapter 36

Bribery 

200

This is a disciplined group of individuals who adhere to ethical standards.  The group possesses special knowledge and skills derived from research, education, and training being recognized by the public.

Profession

300

Texas Penal Code Chapter 33

Computer crimes 

400

Describe the Bell, Book, and Candle:

• Does the decision or action sound right?
• Does the decision violate any written laws, rules, or policies?
• How will the decision look when exposed to the “light of day” or public scrutiny?

500

3 misconceptions about ethics 

I can not make a difference 

no one is watching 

If I did not know it was wrong, it must be okay

I can be objective

As long as I am not receiving personal gain, it must be okay It will only be this one time

If it happens outside of work, what I do does not matter 

The end justifies the means

Everyone else does it.

3

100

describe moral principles

Judgments of right and wrong

200

Texas Penal Code 36.07

Perjury 

300

The personally held beliefs about one’s own conduct as a professional.  Often linked to the upholding of principles, laws, ethics, and conventions of a profession as a way of practice.

Professionalism

400

Describe Ethics check

• Is it legal?
• Is it balanced? Is the decision fair, or will it heavily favor one party over another in the short or long term?
• How will it make me feel about myself?

500

List the 6 Pillars of Character 

Trustworthiness 

Respect 

Responsibility

Fairness 

Caring 

Citizenship  

4

100

Texas Penal Code § 37.02

False Statement to a peace officer 

200

Texas Penal Code § 37.08

Abuse of office/Misuse of Official information 

300

Texas Penal Code § 39.02

Official Oppression 

400

Texas Penal Code § 39.03

Misuse of Official Information

500

Government Code: Chapter 411.085

Unauthorized obtaining, use or disclosure of Criminal History Record Information