UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL DIFERENCES

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Officer Richard Neil (retired)
Community Diversity Part 4
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MY VALUES
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VALUES beliefs of a person or social group in
which they have an emotional investment. A
collection of guiding, usually positive
principles what one deems to be correct and
desirable in life, especially regarding personal
conduct. Types of values include ethical/moral
values, doctrinal/ideological (religious,
political) values, social values, and aesthetic
values.
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VALUES

• The fundamental beliefs and behaviors, customs,
  and institutions that are forged either favorably
  or unfavorably by people of various ethnic groups
  or nations.

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A VALUE IS AN ENDURING BUT CHANGEABLE BELIEF THAT
A PARTICULAR MEANS TO A PARTICULAR GOAL IS TO BE
PREFERRED OVER ANOTHER OPTION
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SOURCES OF VALUES

• Values are learned through
• Family
• Friends
• Church
• Peers
• Teachers
• Media / Newspapers / Television /

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VALUES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT INCLUDE

• Being treated fairly and responsibly by others
• Treating others fairly and responsibly
• Respect for the law and others in the community

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VALUES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT INCLUDE

• Being understood by community members
• Being honest and respectful and expecting the
  same in return from citizens
• Self-protection and coming home safe at the end
  of shift

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AGENCY MISSION STATEMENTS REFLECT VALUES

• Prime Directives
• Directive 1 Serve the Public Trust
• Directive 2 Protect the Innocent
• Directive 3 Uphold the law
• Source RoboCop (the movie).

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CHARACTERISTICS THAT AFFECT LAW ENFORCEMENT VALUES

• Legal Behavior
• Duty
• Group Loyalty
• Patriotism
• Honesty
• Pragmatism
• Public Service

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THREE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE ORGANIZATIONAL
CULTURE SPO 5

• Personalities - we are all unique and have
  different perspectives
• Values - we all value differently depending on
  your age, sex, up-bringing and
  beliefs
• Experiences - equates to backgrounds and
  personal experiences

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Officer Richard Neil (retired)
www.OfficerNeil.com