You have just been hired as the new police chief for a department with 50 officers
You were hired after the last chief was fired because of numerous citizen complaints ranging from officers being rude to serious charges including criminal charges of officer misconduct. You have written a new policy on ethical behavior. It is based on rules and regulations with the goal of preventing, detecting, and punishing legal violations. The centerpiece is a comprehensive collection of regulations that spells out a universal code of police ethics. The code lays out rules or hiring practices, travel expenses, compliance with local laws, improper payments, gifts, and potential conflicts of interest. Each officer must read the policy and sign a written statement of understanding and compliance. Which statement below is true regarding this action by the new police chief? a. This is a compliance-based program, which is often designed by policy makers, administrative staff, and legal counsel.
b. The chief's initiative will not keep police supervisors or employees from exercising poor judgment and making stupid decisions.
c. This approach will work, but not very well.
d. All of the statements above are true.
d
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) reception and diagnostic centers B) training schools C) shelter care facilities D) boot camps