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17 Cards in this Set
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What are the elements of Authority? |
> Power > Force > Discretion > Control > Influence > Leadership > Command Presence |
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What is Power? |
The ability to do or act. |
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What is Force? |
Strength, intensity of effect. |
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What is discretion? |
The power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment. |
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What is control? |
To exercise restraint or direction over, dominate. |
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What is an influence? |
An action exerted by one thing (radar, patrol car, police uniform, etc.) or person over another. |
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What is leadership? |
One's ability to get others to willingly follow. |
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What is command presence? |
Essentially presenting yourself as someone in authority and who is to be respected and obeyed. |
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What is authority? |
Is the delegated right to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes. |
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What are the core values for law enforcement? |
> Integrity > Fairness > Respect > Honesty > Courage > Compassion |
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How do the core values of law enforcement affect how law enforcement officers exercise appropriate authority? |
The core values of law enforcement, are what defines the character of law enforcement officers on and off the job. Such values are the roadmap for making the right decisions, enabling law enforcement to act in accordance with the law and public standards. |
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What is Integrity? |
The uprightness of character and soundness of moral principle, absolute truthfulness, and honesty. |
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What is fairness? |
Fairness is a value characterized by freedom from prejudice or favoritism. |
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What is respect? |
Respect is that we acknowledge the rights and values of other people. |
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What is honesty? |
Honesty is referring to telling the truth, i.e., not lying, but honesty also means being trustworthy, reliable, truthful and sincere. |
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What is courage? |
Courage is the ability to control while under the influence of danger or fear, and the ability to do what is necessary. |
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What is compassion? |
Compassion is inherent to understanding or sympathy for victims, or another's suffering. While having the ability to restore order to others' lives while controlling and understanding personal feelings, which influence individual actions. |
