moral questions w/ answers

[center_x]

Hey all,
I've got a interview coming up and im trying to think about all the moral questions that can be asked like: your fto doesn't pay for a soda, what do you do. Or the city mayor runs a red light, do you ticket him.

I know how to properly answer the questions, im just trying to be extra prepared for any questions I cant think of.

Please Leo post only. Im tired of leo bashers getting threds locked, especially when im trying to expand my knowledge.

Thanks all

[beauregard]

How about just answering honestly?

[center_x]

Beauregard, thanks for the answer....like I stated in my thread, I know how to answer the questions .....im just looking for other questions and answers that maybe I didn't think of.

[veeklog]

Everyone has different moral/ethics, so there is no right or wrong answer. What may be wrong to you may be justified by others; they may justify it as "situational" ethics. The key to answering moral/ethical questions is just answering them honestly and what you would do in your opinion. Just think of it in this way: if you are out a convenience store, and your co-worker/friend just didn't pay for a soda, what would you do and say/do?

Just because someone pins a badge on doesn't make them a moral/ethical person. I know a lot of people that have gotten in trouble/terminated for shenanigans they pulled. Remember this: when I get home at night or when I retire I am still the same person I was when I was sworn in thirteen years ago; a little more jaded and grizzled, but a little more experienced and a little more of a "softee" to hard luck story. Doesn't mean I won't take them to jail, but means I understand human nature a little better and may cut them a break.

The only advice I can give you for any moral questions asked is to be yourself.

[center_x]

Veeklog.....great response. It could not have been said any better.

[cmoore]

+1 for Veeklog...your personal integrity should guide you, keep you honest and not be sacrificed for squat.

And remember: everyone makes mistakes, but was it a mistake made by the "head/brain" or the "heart". The first one will land you in Internal Affairs almost every time, the latter, a lecture from a sergeant or training officer.

Best of luck...

[SedaDog1]

If your FTO doesn't pay for a soda just pick up the tab yourself!

[veeklog]

Veeklog.....great response. It could not have been said any better.

Thank you; good luck on your interview. You should do fine.

[bohoki]

is it better to have harmed 100 and helped 1000

or lived your whole life neither harming or helping anybody

[Falconis]

The "secret" to the interviews is that you have to back up your response with pretty much an essay in oral form.

[center_x]

Falconis.....I agree...that's why I asked for inputs and answers. Im kinda trying to anticipate any question asked so I can have a logical response thats presented in a fluid manner.

[Tacit Blue]

As my Professor who is a former assistant Sheriff once told the class about ethics and morals. When he was a patrol officer, his policy was. " Don't cover for me, that way i'll do the same for you". I thought that was really sound advice. As rude and unsocial as it sounds. It actually makes sense.

[Cpl. Haas]

Scenario questions like that aren't there just to test your morals... they're also set up to test your decision-making ability. If you just throw out the "right" answer, and are unable to back up how you arrived at said answer, the interviewers are going to see that.

When I got the "Shoplifting Sgt." scenario years back, I told the board that the first thing I'd do is talk to the Sgt. who I witnessed take the (in my case) Snickers bar. I explained that I was unable to form a conclusive opinion based only on one side of the situation; maybe the Sgt.'s family owned the convenience store... maybe the Sgt. saved the owner during a past robbery and was rewarded with free candy bars for life... maybe he has a tab running with the owner... etc. It was only after I'd heard his side of the story that I would tell him to return the candy bar, or take the issue up with the watch commander... if indeed he had no excuse for not buying it.

Those are the type of responses the interviewers want to hear... nor just "I would report him because he stole, and stealing is wrong".

[fullrearview]

Try not to anticipate the questions... Instead, think hard about them, and stand by your decision after you make it. They will always have a curve ball to thrown your way, so just use combat breathing, keep your heart rate low, and think clearly...and take the water they offer you.

[Lrchops]

Morals and ethics are always the main issue for new hires and academy students. Then once you become an officer, you find out that your administration is far from any semblance of morality and ethics!!! You will find all kinds of backdoor dishonesty and blatant ethical violations!

Anyhow, There are businesses that cater to cops. 1/2 off meals at restaurants is common, free drinks at liquor stores is common, and discounted benefits are common. Certain business want to THANK YOU for your service and this is how they do it. Is it wrong? Depends on the circumstances. Never take advantage of anyone or abuse thier considerations towards you. Too many cops burn out the good businesses.