Code of Ethics
Multiple Choice
1. What is not the mission of law enforcement in protecting a democratic society?
a) To fight crime
b) To serve and protect
c) To protect the vested interests of the police department
d) To provide "due process" and "equal protection" for all
e) To promote public safety
2 Whom specifically do the police serve?
a) The chief
b) The city council
c) The citizens
d) The courts
1. The police do have the missions of fighting crime, serving and protecting their communities, to provide "due process" and "equal protection" because of the Constitution, and promote public safety. They are not mission orientated around "protecting the vested interests of the police department", as their "vested interests" could possibly contradict with the interests of the community.
2. The Police serve the citizens of their respective communities. The citizens pay the taxes which provide for a police force. The chief is their superior but they do not "serve" the chief. City council may attribute funding for the police force but the police do not "serve" the city council. The courts may help police close cases but the police do not "serve" the courts. I hope this helps!
