Original Posting Points Possible Points Earned All key components of the Discussion Board question are answered in a new thread with a clear, logical flow. 25 Major points are stated clearly and supported by the following: · Textbook or articles; · Good examples (pertinent conceptual or personal examples are acceptable);  Inclusion of biblical principles and scripture support · Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing/contrasting concepts). 25 Mechanics and formatting – spelling, grammar, sentence structure, etc. 5 Meets required word count (minimum 400 words). 5 Original Posting Sub-Total 60 Reponses Points Possible Points Earned RESPONSE #1 Major points are supported by the following: · Textbook or articles; · Good examples (pertinent conceptual or personal examples are acceptable);Inclusion of biblical principles and scripture support · Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing/contrasting concepts). 15 Mechanics and formatting – spelling, grammar, sentence structure, etc. 2.5 Meets required word count (minimum 200 words). 2.5 RESPONSE #2 Major points are supported by the following: · Textbook or articles; · Good examples (pertinent conceptual or personal examples are acceptable);Inclusion of biblical principles and scripture support · Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing/contrasting concepts). 15 Mechanics and formatting – spelling, grammar, sentence structure, etc. 2.5 Meets required word count (minimum 200 words). 2.5 Responses Sub-Total 40 Discussion Board Total 100 1 day ago Richard Cheatham Discussion Board 3 Collapse Top of Form 1.The following are an additional five unacceptable behaviors I would add to a department’s  SOP. Off duty personal conduct - acting out above the law just because you are the law should be prohibited. Although many departments already utilize policy against this, many times these things are overlooked. Driving infractions, such as speeding, drinking and driving, etc., should be highly discouraged. Actions an officer would be expected to confront, as in public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, domestic violence, etc., are further examples. Social Media - Portraying yourself or the department in a negative light should be prohibited. By doing so, one could open themselves or the department to possible legal recourse. Personally, one could damage their credibility within the legal realm of their position. Professionally, it could damage your position within the department, and damage the departments image. Abuse of authority - Using your position to negatively influence others should be discouraged. Any attempt to utilize the badge for any reason other than lawful purposes should be seen as unethical. This could be trying to get out of a ticket, intimidate someone for your benefit or that of family/ friends, encouraging a relationship, etc. The badge repr.

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Richard Cheatham
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1.The following are an additional five unacceptable behaviors I
would add to a department’s SOP.
Off duty personal conduct
- acting out above the law just because you are the law should

4. be prohibited. Although many departments already utilize policy
against this, many times these things are overlooked. Driving
infractions, such as speeding, drinking and driving, etc., should
be highly discouraged. Actions an officer would be expected to
confront, as in public drunkenness, disorderly conduct,
domestic violence, etc., are further examples.
Social Media
- Portraying yourself or the department in a negative light
should be prohibited. By doing so, one could open themselves
or the department to possible legal recourse. Personally, one
could damage their credibility within the legal realm of their
position. Professionally, it could damage your position within
the department, and damage the departments image.
Abuse of authority
- Using your position to negatively influence others should be
discouraged. Any attempt to utilize the badge for any reason
other than lawful purposes should be seen as unethical. This
could be trying to get out of a ticket, intimidate someone for
your benefit or that of family/ friends, encouraging a
relationship, etc. The badge represents justice, not personal
power.
Portraying of Tattoo
- Limiting derogative or vulgar tattoo’s is a rising issue within
many departments. Historically a military phenom, they have
become so standard today they are found in every aspect of our
culture and professional lives. Limits should be placed to ensure
citizens are not offended by pictures or sayings which are vile,
unethical, racist or demeaning. Having something listed could
cause distrust of the officer or department. Although not
everyone has the same perception, basic understanding of what
is discouraged should be adhered to. Limiting the reasons for
public outcry and mistrust should be paramount.
Spreading information without cause
- disseminating untruthful, incorrect, or unverified
communication or gossip. The one thing which can tear through
a department is information which is wrong, causing rumors and

5. mistrust. Information released to the public without verification
can be detrimental to a department, causing disparaging views
and mistrust. It could also lead to lawsuits and unnecessary and
dangerous attitudes towards officers.
Each of these should be instilled in any department to preserve
their reputation and trust within their community, all the while
being transparent. Progressive discipline should be utilized
where there is a violation, and criminal investigations held
when needed. 1 Timothy 2:2 stated it very well, “For kings, and
for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and
peaceable life in all godliness and honesty” (KJV). All five of
my behaviors are attributed to individual beliefs. When it comes
to making decisions or choices, “It is important for officers to
individually and collectively believe in certain fundamental
principles” (Goodman, 2013, p. 30).
2. Leaders should first and foremost lead by example. This
scripture speaks volumes about a leader having the utmost
integrity and ethics, and by doing so will expect that from their
followers. Being in a profession which is questioned daily on its
procedures, having a leader who is questionable would be
counter-productive in community trust building. If a leader is
identified as one with no ethics, how can that leader expect his
command to hold true to their ethics? Although 1 Timothy 3:5
speaks to the church, “For if a man know not how to rule his
own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?”
(KJV), it relates the same to any position of leading. Not only
will society reject an unethical leader, those in their command
will refuse, causing a mutiny of their authority. An example of
this would be a vote of no confidence for the leader, and a
request for their removal.
3. It is important for a leader to possess a Biblical Worldview
so society will recognize they are proceeding in their mission
according to His beliefs, and following the law of the land as it
was originally based. Although times have significantly
changed, if they still have a belief of His teachings, they will
want things done right. In doing so, they will need what was

6. referred to as “moral courage, doing the right thing even though
it is the difficult thing” (Duff, 2017). To do so, one must be
open to every interpretation of the law, even if they may not
agree with it. They must be respectful, and be a leader at the
same time. “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an
example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in
spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12, KJV).
References
Duff, Wayne. Biblical Worldview, Liberty University Online
presentation, (2017).
Goodman, Debbie. Enforcing Ethics, 2013.
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Robert Allen
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1.
5 additional unethical behaviors police officers should refrain
from
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Posting details of a case to social media
. The purpose of refraining post to social media are, at the
beginning of an investigation all facts need to be determined. A
post to social media on an individual’s arrest can have
damaging effects on their family, the community, and one’s
personal character. A post to social media on an ongoing
criminal trial may also lead to a mistrial, since society may see

7. what the officer has posted and have a biased opinion on the
case.
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Buying alcohol in uniform or coming to work under the
influence.
It is the officer’s responsibility to remain professional always
while in uniform and on patrol. As protectors of the community
and enforcers of the law, it shall be the officer’s responsibility
to see that they are fit for work and do not violate the public’s
trust. The possibility of having an officer inebriated can have
damaging effects, it can cost civilian lives and officer lives.
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Members shall not make referrals.
To be fair to every business within the community officers
shall not refer one bondsman, attorney, or wrecker service to a
suspect or victim. This will ensure that no favoritism is shown
to one individual (Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission,
2017).
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The use of governmental sites for personal use.
Officers shall not use the National Crime Information Center
(NCIC) for personal use. Conducting background checks using
this system should be used only for law enforcement purposes.
The use of this site to assist a business, friend, or family
member can lead to civil actions against the department.
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Conflicts of interest.
Members and their families are prohibited from bidding on
seized property, such as vehicles, boats, or personal belongings,
that has been recovered by the department because of being
evidence, stolen property, or fruits/instruments of a crime.

8. 1.
It’s important for leaders of the criminal justice system to
have high character and integrity, because in most cases they
are the final decision in determining what will happen to one’s
life. If that leader is not sober-minded, have self-control, or
respect the law then greed and hate could lead them to make
rash decisions. “For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the
wrong he has done, and there is no partiality.” (Colossians 3:25,
ESV). The wrongdoer should receive appropriate punishment
for what they do, but if the leader takes it upon themselves to
go against the law then the justice system could crumble. The
effects on society would be lost trust in how the system works.
3. The importance of leaders having a biblical worldview is
best explained in 2 Timothy 3:16,” All scripture is God-
breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and
training in righteousness”. To me, this means a leader can take
any situation they come across and find answers for it in the
bible. God’s word has laid a foundation for society to follow. If
leaders possess a biblical worldview then giving direction will
come easy, because all the answers are already given to them.
References
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, (2017, June 16
th
), Member Conduct, Remedial Training, and Oath of Office,
General Order 07,
http://myfwc.com/media/407542/go07.pdf
Colossians 3:25, ESV,
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians+3%
3A25&version=ESV
2 Timothy 3:16, NIV,

9. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+3%
3A16&version=NIV
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