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Ethical Issues in Public Safety Leadership

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Ethical Practices of Public Safety Leadership

  • 1

    Professional practices & standards of public safety.1226.1

    1. 1

      Identify ethical practices regarding equipment, policies, procedures, strategies, and evidence-based practice.1226.1.1

    2. 2

      Describe the characteristics of ethical systems relating to law and public safety.1226.1.2

    3. 3

      Discuss the origins of the concept of justice and its components.1226.1.3

    4. 4

      Examine theories of moral development and behavior.1226.1.4

    5. 5

      Explain the concepts of moral and legal culpability.1226.1.5

    6. 6

      Explain the differences between formal ethics and personal values.1226.1.6

    7. 7

      Examine types of corruption in various settings.1226.1.7

    8. 8

      Analyze and evaluate ethical decision-making opportunities in law and public safety.1226.1.8

    9. 9

      Describe ethical issues relating to various specializations within the field.1226.1.9

    10. 10

      Articulate informed opinions about clear and consistent ethical decisions.1226.1.10

    11. 11

      Discuss strategies for resolving ethical dilemmas.1226.1.11

    12. 12

      Discuss the issues relating to the ethical practice of law and public safety.1226.1.12

    13. 13

      Demonstrate ethical methods for implementing policies and procedures discussed in Foundations of Public Safety Leadership.1226.1.13

    14. 14

      Explore the use of Bureau of Justice Statistics and other databases to support best practices.1226.1.14

    15. 15

      Discuss professional organizations and their resources such as standards, advocacy efforts, etc.1226.1.15

Law and Public Safety Policies and Procedures

  • 2

    Use of force.1226.2

    1. 1

      Demonstrate understanding of policing concepts and procedures such as search and seizure, Miranda requirements, arrest, interviewing and interrogation.1226.2.1

    2. 2

      Develop knowledge of procedures related to the use of firearms and chemical agents.1226.2.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate understanding of policies relating to the use of other related equipment.1226.2.3

    4. 4

      Explain the significance of the Fourth Amendment to the criminal justice system.1226.2.4

    5. 5

      Discuss the basis for unreasonable search and seizure.1226.2.5

    6. 6

      Discuss the purpose and procedures of the Miranda warning.1226.2.6

    7. 7

      Analyze and explain the determinants of arrest.1226.2.7

    8. 8

      Assess the role of police discretion.1226.2.8

    9. 9

      Explore rules and regulations governing the proper use of firearms and chemical agents.1226.2.9

    10. 10

      Demonstrate skills used for emergency and crisis response.1226.2.10

    11. 11

      Describe the types of data contained in criminal records and how to interpret them.1226.2.11

    12. 12

      Explain the duties of the first officer at a crime scene including the ability to secure and protect a crime scene.1226.2.12

    13. 13

      Assess sources of physical evidence and utilize proper collection, marking, preservation and processing including plaster casting, fingerprinting and the transmission of DNA via chain of custody.1226.2.13

    14. 14

      Complete proper crime scene documentation.1226.2.14

    15. 15

      Assess the significance of DNA testing and other roles of the crime laboratory.1226.2.15

    16. 16

      Examine the characteristics of various types of wounds.1226.2.16

    17. 17

      Explore the concept of psychological profiling.1226.2.17

    18. 18

      Demonstrate proper procedures for placing a subject under arrest.1226.2.18

    19. 19

      Determine the legal requirements governing the preparation and execution of various types of search warrants.1226.2.19

    20. 20

      Discuss the concept of probable cause.1226.2.20

    21. 21

      Analyze non-verbal communication messages to discern facts from fabrication.1226.2.21

    22. 22

      Describe the barriers to effective communication.1226.2.22

    23. 23

      Demonstrate strategies for promoting and improving communication.1226.2.23

    24. 24

      Demonstrate methods for repairing communication breakdowns.1226.2.24

    25. 25

      Discuss the elements and process of change.1226.2.25

    26. 26

      Describe methods to create positive change.1226.2.26

    27. 27

      Demonstrate teaching prevention and response strategies.1226.2.27

Understand and Work with Special Populations

  • 3

    Display an understanding of cultural diversity (e.g., racial profiling).1226.3

    1. 1

      Discuss communication within various cultural contexts.1226.3.1

    2. 2

      Explore the concept of racial profiling.1226.3.2

    3. 3

      Discuss behavior as a form of communication.1226.3.3

    4. 4

      Describe the factors that determine when an arrest should be made.1226.3.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
1226 - Ethical Issues in Public Safety

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