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5.3 Ethics Page 1 of 16 AGENCY: PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 DATE: SECTION 3 Ethics 3.1 – 3.2 COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Contents 3.1 Ethical Standards 3.2 Agency Orientation List of Subtopics Attestation Instructions to Administrators Instructions to FTOs Note to Administrators In order for POST to review and approve your agency’s Field Training Guide, you MUST submit the following electronic files: 1) The POST FTP Approval Checklist (Form 2-230) 2) Your department’s Policy & Procedure Manual 3) Your completed Guide (Volumes 1 & 2), including ALL competency requirements covered in Part 5, Sections 1–18. FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL 5.3 Ethics Page 2 of 16 LIST OF SUBTOPICS 3.1 ETHICAL STANDARDS 3.1.01 Ethical Decision Making 3.1.02 Accepting Responsibility 3.1.03 Ethical Conduct 3.1.04 Responsibility Regarding Unlawful/Unethical Acts by Other Officers 3.1.05 Handling Unethical or Criminal Conduct by Other Officers 3.1.06 Problems Associated with Unethical Decision Making 3.1.07 General Orders 3.2 DECISION MAKING 3.2.01 Limitations of Authority 3.2.02 Consequences of Inappropriate Discretionary Decisions 3.2.03 Demonstrating Decision Making FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL 5.3 Ethics Page 3 of 16 SECTION 3 ETHICS CHECK ONE ONLY: PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5 Trainee FTO 3.1 ETHICAL STANDARDS 3.1.01 Ethical Decision Making The trainee shall identify law enforcement ethical standards (Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, Code of Honor, and the Code of Conduct) and explain or demonstrate how they apply to ethical decision-making. Reference(s): Case # (If applicable) Incident # Received Instruction Competency Demonstrated How Demonstrated? Remedial Training How Remediated? When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date FTO: Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Trainee: Comments (field will expand automatically) Additional Information: 3.1.01 Part A - Reference Agency Policies/Procedures, if applicable (600 characters maximum) N/A 3.1.01 Part B - Agency Training Details (field will expand automatically) FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL 5.3 Ethics Page 4 of 16 3.1.02 Accepting Responsibility The trainee shall demonstrate the ability to accept responsibility for his/her actions. Reference(s): Case # (If applicable) Incident # Received Instruction Competency Demonstrated How Demonstrated? Remedial Training How Remediated? When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date FTO: Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Trainee: Comments (field will expand automatically) Additional Information: 3.1.02 Part A - Reference Agency Policies/Procedures, if applicable (600 characters maximum) N/A 3.1.02 Part B - Agency Training Details (field will expand automatically) FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL 5.3 Ethics Page 5 of 16 3.1.03 Ethical Conduct The trainee shall illustrate, through explanation or example, the following aspects of ethical conduct: A. An officer shall not engage in any conduct or activities on or off duty that reflect discredit on the officer, bring the department into disrepute, or impair its efficient and effective operation. B. Officers shall conduct themselves in a manner that will foster cooperation among members of the department, showing respect, courtesy, and professionalism in their dealing with one another. C. Officers shall not use language or engage in acts that demean, harass, or intimidate another. (Refer to agency policy) D. Officers shall conduct themselves toward the public in a civil and professional manner that implies a service orientation and that will foster public respect and cooperation. E. Officers shall treat violators with respect and courtesy, shall guard against employing an officious or over-bearing attitude, shall not use language that may belittle, ridicule, or intimidate the individual, and shall not act in a manner that unnecessarily delays the performance of duty. F. While recognizing the need to demonstrate authority and control over criminal suspects and prisoners, officers shall adhere to the department’s policy regarding use-of-force, and shall respect the civil rights of and protect the well-being of those in their charge. Reference(s): Case # (If applicable) Incident # Received Instruction Competency Demonstrated How Demonstrated? Remedial Training How Remediated? When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date FTO: Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Field Perform Role Play