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FLETC UPTP Exam 1 Questions and Answers 2025
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5 practices of exemplary leadership Correct Answer : 1. Model the way
Command Presence (PFCDICL) Identify the core values of law enforcement officers and how they influence an officer's use of authority Correct Answer : honesty courage compassion respect integrity fairness Identify common issues related to ethical behavior in law enforcement environments Correct Answer : Misuse of gov't vehicle Misuse of gov't property Misuse of gov't issued travel charge card Misuse of authority/position Improper disclosure of classified information Unlawful acceptance of things of value (gifts, entertainment, favors) Identify key terms related to ethical behavior in law enforcement environment Correct Answer : Values Ethics
Identify critical thinking concepts & tools associated with making ethical decisions Correct Answer : Toolset Skillset Mindset
Heartset Moral Courage IDWAE Correct Answer : Inquire Define Weigh Act Evaluat e Identify essential elements of ethically serving & protecting a culturally diverse U.S. Correct Answer : Culture Cultural Competency Stereotypes Racial Profiling Intercultural Communication Competency Procedural Justice (CCSRIP) Identify elements of sexual harassment Correct Answer : Quid Pro Quo: something for something
(ex. verbal, non-verbal, graphic, physical) Branches of Government Correct Answer : Legislative, Executive, Judicial 1st Amendment Correct Answer : Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, & Petition 4th Amendment Correct Answer : Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures exclusionary rule Correct Answer : a law that prohibits the use of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial 5th Amendment Correct Answer : Criminal Proceedings Due Process (Fundamental Fairness) Eminent Domain Double Jeopardy Protection from Self-incrimination 6th Amendment
Correct Answer : Right to a fair, speedy trial 8th Amendment Correct Answer : excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment 14th Amendment Correct Answer : Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed EQUAL PROTECTION of the laws Use of Force Correct Answer : 4th Amendment, Facts & Circumstances make use of force reasonable Graham Factors (Graham V. Connor 4th Amendment) Correct Answer : Tense, Uncertain, Rapidly Evolving Severity of the crime Immediate threat to officers or others most important, Resisting arrest attempting to evade arrest Graham Factors (Graham V. Connor 4th Amendment)... continued Correct Answer : # of officers v. # of suspects size age condition & skillset v. suspects distance
1 Terry v. Ohio 1968: Stop and Frisk/Terry Stop
1 Correct Answer : Police can search and seize if they have probable cause Legislative Branch Correct Answer : Propose/make the law Ex: Congress Executive Branch Correct Answer : Enforce the law Ex: President & People Judicial Branch Correct Answer : Interprets the law Supreme Court Congress can pass laws Correct Answer : but the President may veto them Checks and Balances Correct Answer : A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power 2/3 vote to pass Giglio v. US
1 Misplaced benevolence
1 False feedback Failure to trust others Elephants in the parlor Rumors in a vacuum Consistent underperformance Misplaced Benevolence Correct Answer : Major violations of policy, or even breaking the law by law enforcement personnel, are often easily handled by management through investigations and either administrative or legal action Elephants in the Parlor Correct Answer : Law enforcement personnel are confronted with the most sensitive issues of society. Compounded with this are internal issues such as the termination of a colleague or manager, or rumors, especially those that tear at the fabric of the agency's ethical values Rumors in a Vacuum Correct Answer : Agencies occasionally go through change, which is brought about by technology, politics, the social environment, or budgetary impact Rationalization
1 judgment; freedom of judgment or choice
1 Influence Correct Answer : An action exerted by one thing or person over another Leadership Correct Answer : One's ability to get other's to willing follow Command Presence Correct Answer : How you are perceived by those around you helps to define our command presence. It is "essentially presenting your self as someone in authority and who is to be respected and obeyed. (ex. Body language, appearance, sounding, acting) Procedural Justice Correct Answer : Neutrality Respect Trustworthine ss Voice (NRTV) Two Prong Test Correct Answer : Did a constitutional violation occur? Was the right "clearly established" law?
1 force Correct Answer : Psychological Inhibitions (Resistance to killing)
2 Personal beliefs Legal Misunderstanding (Myth vs. Realities) Agency Use of Force Policies Learned behavior Societal expectations Belief in endless lawsuits Media persecution Rare occurrence Identify methods of overcoming unnecessary hesitation in use of force Correct Answer : Winning Mindset Proactive vs. Reactive -less force is used Offensive vs. Reactive Mental Preparation Correct Answer : Understanding the law Understand agency policy & relationship to constitutional standard Belief in mission to "commitment to the law enforcement profession" Reality based training Training with imagination & emotion Have a commitment to