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False
Refers to a thing or a right to dispose of gratuitously, or any act or liberality, in favor of another who
accepts it, and shall include a simulated sale or ostensibly onerous disposition thereof. Gifts
It denotes the denial of one’s own pleasure and desire for the good of the person. Serve
“As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind” What are the two passages
contained in this phrase? Service and DUTY
To respect the constitutional right of all men to: JUSTICE LIBERTY EQUALITY
No law enforcement agency can function properly without public support and assistance. TRUE
What are the two main virtues cultivated by code of ethics? ETHICS OF PUBLIC SERVICE and ETHICS OF
PROFESSIONALISM
The basic mission for which the police exist is to prevent crime and disorder. TRUE
He is known as the father of Law Enforcement or Modern Policing System. Sir Robert Peel
Are institutional guidelines used to further reinforce ethical conduct by practitioners. Code of Ethics
An act establishing a code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees is
otherwise known as: RA 7613
The first thing that a law enforcement officer must learn is that he has no private life. TRUE
Is the doing, either through ignorance, inattention or malice, of thaw which the officer had no legal right
to do. Malfeasance
Includes elective and appointed official and employees, permanent or temporary, whether in the career
or non-career service, including military and police personnel, whether or not they receive
compensation, regardless of amount. Public officials
Is the manifest lack of adequate ability and fitness for the satisfactory performance of police duties.
Incompetency
It imports an act of cruelty, severity, unlawful execution, domination or excessive use of authority.
Oppression
Is the omission or refusal, without sufficient excuse, to perform an act or duty, which it was the Peace
Officer’s legal obligation to perform. Nonfeasance
Police must secure the willing cooperation of the public in voluntary observance of the law to be able to
secure and maintain the respect of the public. TRUE
Includes natural and juridical unless the context indicates otherwise. Person
Covers both simple and commudatum as well as guarantees, financing arragements nor
accommodations intended to ensure its approval. Loan
It presupposes conviction in court of any crime of offenses penalized under Revised Penal Code or any
special law or ordinances. Violation of law
The policeman shall cooperate only with other public officials if necessary. False
Refers to a thing or a right to dispose of gratuitously, or any act or liberality, in favor of another who
accepts it. Gift
Is the improper performance of some act might be lawfully done. Irregularities in the performance of
duty
Is the concealment or distortion of truth in a matter of fact relevant to one’s office or connected with
the performance of his duties. Dishonesty
Which of the following is NOT part of the canons of police ethics. Police discretion
The Canons of Police Ethics: Primordial of Police Responsibility, Limitation of police authority,
Knowledge of the law, Use of proper means to obtain proper ends, Cooperation with public officials,
Proper Conduct and behavior, Firmness in refusing gifts.
The ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent upon public approval of police actions.
TRUE
Nobody, including the policeman and other law enforcement authorities is above the law. True