Ethical Problem-Solving Module 1 (Part 1) - Police Academy Prep North Carolina

1. Question

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Any question raised for inquiry, consideration, or solution; an intricate unsettled question or a source of perplexity or distress.

Problem

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Ethics

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Bias

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Discretion

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2. Question

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What is problem-solving?

a step-by-step process of identifying, deciding, executing, and evaluating.

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a structured enforcement method focused on legal compliance.

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a process limited to criminal investigations.

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a method of applying policies in a consistent manner.

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3. Question

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Which statement below is most correct regarding law enforcement duties?

officers spend most of their time responding to non-criminal events, keeping the peace, and solving problems

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officers primarily focus on making arrests and enforcing criminal laws

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officers are mainly responsible for administrative and documentation duties

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problem-solving is limited to situations involving criminal violations

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4. Question

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Every 9-1-1 call is best described as:

a request for help to solve a problem

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a report requiring enforcement action

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a criminal investigation in progress

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an incident that typically leads to arrest

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5. Question

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A traffic stop is:

a problem where officers must determine an outcome that may or may not involve enforcement

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a mandatory enforcement action requiring a citation or arrest

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a routine administrative task with no decision-making

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an interaction focused solely on traffic violations

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6. Question

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Which statement below is most correct regarding ethics in policing?

officers must be held to a higher moral standard and avoid any appearance of impropriety

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ethics apply only while officers are on duty and performing enforcement actions

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ethical behavior is determined solely by agency policy and legal standards

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public perception has little impact on ethical decision-making

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7. Question

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What is integrity?

a firm adherence to a code of moral values

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enforcing laws consistently regardless of circumstances

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following agency policies without deviation

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maintaining authority in all situations

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8. Question

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Which of the following best describes incorruptibility?

the quality of being honest and fair and resistant to improper influence

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the ability to enforce laws without bias

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strict adherence to agency procedures

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maintaining control in stressful situations

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9. Question

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being concerned about what is right and wrong in human behavior

Morals

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Ethics

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Integrity

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Discretion

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10. Question

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Which of the following is a definition of discretion?

Ability to make responsible decisions.

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Requirement to enforce laws identically in all situations.

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Authority to ignore legal standards when necessary.

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Obligation to follow supervisory direction.

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11. Question

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to treat all people and groups equally.

Impartial

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Fair

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Objective

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Discretionary

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12. Question

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Which statement below is most correct regarding professional officers?

they use discretion fairly and impartially when making decisions

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they enforce laws strictly without flexibility

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they avoid discretionary decisions whenever possible

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they prioritize enforcement outcomes over fairness

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13. Question

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What is bias?

a personal judgment that can be unreasonable or unfounded and lead to unjust treatment

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a decision based strictly on objective facts

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a neutral evaluation of circumstances

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a lawful determination made during enforcement

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14. Question

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Which statement below is most correct regarding bias?

even well-intentioned individuals can have biases that influence decisions

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bias only exists when individuals act intentionally

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bias is always based on hostility or hatred

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bias has no effect on professional decision-making

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15. Question

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What is explicit bias?

a conscious choice associating characteristics with negative stereotypes

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an unconscious influence on behavior

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a neutral observation of individuals

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a legal classification of discrimination

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16. Question

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Which statement below is most correct regarding explicit bias?

individuals are aware of their beliefs and openly express them

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individuals are unaware of their beliefs

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explicit bias develops without conscious awareness

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explicit bias occurs only in stressful situations

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17. Question

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a belief that a person’s race distinguishes them as superior to another race.

Racism

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Prejudice

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Discrimination

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Bias

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18. Question

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an adverse opinion formed without just grounds or sufficient knowledge.

Prejudice

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Racism

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Discrimination

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Bias

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19. Question

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What is discrimination?

unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people

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forming generalized opinions about groups based on prior experiences that may influence perception but do not directly result in unequal treatment

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holding a belief that one group possesses superior qualities, which may influence attitudes without necessarily affecting behavior toward others

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applying laws and procedures consistently while considering individual circumstances that may justify different outcomes

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20. Question

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The intuitive system operates:

outside conscious awareness

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through structured reasoning

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only in high-risk situations

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based on legal standards

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21. Question

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Which statement below is most correct regarding the logical system?

it processes information slowly and produces more accurate decisions

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it operates quickly and requires minimal effort

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it works outside conscious awareness

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it relies primarily on instinct

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22. Question

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The intuitive system “fills in the blanks” using:

stereotypes

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legal standards

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investigative procedures

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agency policies

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23. Question

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Which of the following is a factor used by the intuitive system?

clothing

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case law

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evidence logs

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statutory elements

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24. Question

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An officer assumes a Hispanic male is suspicious without behavior. This is:

implicit bias

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explicit bias

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discrimination

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reasonable suspicion

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25. Question

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Which statement below is most correct regarding implicit bias and safety?

implicit bias can cause over-vigilance or under-vigilance depending on assumptions

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implicit bias may increase awareness in some encounters, but it can also distort threat perception by relying on incomplete or generalized assumptions about individuals

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implicit bias has no meaningful impact on officer safety because decisions are based solely on observable behavior and training

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implicit bias ensures officers consistently identify threats accurately by relying on experience and pattern recognition

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26. Question

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______ bias is seeking or interpreting information to support existing beliefs.

Confirmation

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Implicit

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Explicit

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Cognitive

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27. Question

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What is biased-based policing?

discrimination in performing duties based on personal prejudices

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enforcement based on legal authority

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decision-making based on evidence

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neutral application of laws

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28. Question

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Which of the following is a potential consequence of biased-based policing?

breakdown in public trust

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improved community relationships

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increased cooperation

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decreased legitimacy

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29. Question

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______ is a community belief that law enforcement can exercise authority and solve problems.

Legitimacy

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Authority

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Jurisdiction

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Compliance

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30. Question

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Which of the following enhances legitimacy?

open communication and transparency

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strict enforcement without explanation

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limiting interaction with the public

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prioritizing arrests

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31. Question

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Which of the following is a component of procedural justice?

transparency in actions

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ensuring outcomes are favorable to maintain public approval

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applying enforcement decisions without providing explanations

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prioritizing rapid resolution of incidents over process

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32. Question

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Which statement below is most correct regarding procedural justice?

people are more likely to accept outcomes when they feel they were treated fairly

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outcomes are more important than how people are treated

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fairness is not necessary for compliance

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transparency reduces effectiveness

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33. Question

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Which is a pillar of procedural justice?

provide an opportunity for voice

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prioritize enforcement outcomes

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limit communication

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avoid public interaction

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34. Question

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What is the Critical Decision-Making (CDM) model?

a circular process used to solve problems through continuous reassessment

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a structured process used to solve problems through sequential steps without reassessment

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a circular framework used primarily after incidents to review decisions already made

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a problem-solving model focused on policy compliance rather than ongoing evaluation

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35. Question

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Which is a core element of CDM?

trust

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enforcement

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authority

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compliance

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36. Question

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Which CDM step involves gathering information?

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37. Question

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Which step involves considering legal authority and policy?

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38. Question

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What is groupthink?

a phenomenon where individuals strive for consensus and suppress dissent

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a structured decision-making process

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independent reasoning within a group

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objective group evaluation

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