What constitutes gross misconduct in the police?

gross misconduct means a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour which is so serious that dismissal would be justified.

What are some sources of police stress?

Excessive aggressiveness (which may trigger an increase in citizen complaints). Alcoholism and other substance abuse problems. Marital or other family problems (for example, extramarital affairs, divorce, or domestic violence). Post-traumatic stress disorder.

Can discretion ever be problematic?

Even though discretion can often be viewed as problematic when it doesn’t receive enough oversight, most officials use their judgment in ways that work to preserve societal and family interests whenever possible.

Which of the following should have the greatest influence on a police officer’s use of discretion?

Suspect demeanor is one of the most important influences on officer discretion. Research shows that problem behavior among the police is widespread, with a large percentage of officers engaging in violence and aggression.

What are some of the alleged causes of police misconduct?

Most often when we hear about police misconduct, it’s due to instances of excessive use of force, brutality, corruption, coercive interrogations, witness tampering, or racial profiling.

What should I do if a police officer pulls me over?

Just indicate to the police officer that you’re trying to comply. Police officers require reasonable suspicion to pull you over. Typically, police officers require a reason to pull you over, like speeding or having a broken taillight. That’s typically called reasonable suspicion, or the cop suspects you’ve broken a driving law.

What do police look for when pulled over for a traffic stop?

After pulling you over, an officer will watch for any sort of “furtive movement.” A sudden lowering of one or both shoulders, for example, will tip the officer off that you’re attempting to hide something under the seat. An officer enforcing a traffic stop isn’t looking just for furtive movements.

What should you do if a police car is following you?

If a police car is following you with its siren blaring or emergency lights flashing, pull over to the right quickly (but safely) and come to a complete stop in a safe place. Pulling over right away isn’t an admission of guilt. It just means that you were alert to everything that was happening around you.

What do you do when a police officer is harassing you?

Pull over in a way that will be most likely to calm down an angry or annoyed traffic officer. Use your turn signal to indicate any lane changes from left to right, and slow down fairly quickly, but not so quickly that the officer will have to brake to avoid hitting you.