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ETHICS IN PRIVATE SECURITYPrinciples of LPSCS
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What are Ethics?
A set of rules and standards that govern individual conduct. They also establish right and wrong, and good and bad.
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What are an employer’s professional needs? Prevention
LossDamage
ProtectionPeopleProperty
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Workplace Ethics
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Workplace Ethics (continued)
Prevention Employer’s Property
Perimeter of the propertyShopliftingVandalism of propertyBurglaries
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Workplace Ethics (continued)
Protection Employer’s Property
Safe and secure environment Employer’s Confidential Information Specific People
CelebritiesChildren
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Good rapport Rules or standards governing a
profession “Work ethic”
No abuse of sick leaveArriving early (allowing time for unforeseen
circumstances)
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Workplace Ethics (continued)
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Certifications/Licenses Security Officers Security Officers carrying handguns Follow State Guidelines
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/psb/
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Workplace Ethics (continued)
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Legal Ethics
Powers Be familiar with state and federal laws Security Officer ≠ Police Officer Recognize Constitutional Rights of
Citizens Illegal actions by security officers can
result in criminal and civil actions against the officer
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Legal Ethics (continued)
Duties Enforce all lawful rules and regulations Encourage liaison with police officers
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Definition Specific moral choices (I will or I will not) Formed from cultures, families,
communities, religious entities, and morals
Examples Lying, cheating, stealing, tardiness,
vulgarity, being inconsiderate, etc.
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Personal Ethics
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Personal Ethics (continued)
Exemplary Conduct At work Outside of work
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Personal Ethics (continued)
Professional Competence Keep license/certifications/commissions
current Attend professional development
seminars Join professional security associations
http://www.nciss.org http://www.asisonline.org/ http://www.nasco.org/
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Expectations Follow all state and federal laws
At workOutside of work
Follow the Code of Ethicshttp://www.asisonline.org/guidelines/guidelines.htm http://
www.nciss.org/about-us/nciss-code-of-ethics.phphttp://www.nciss.org/about-us/nciss-objectives.php
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Personal Ethics (continued)
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Ethical Goals Integrity Values Morals Trustworthiness Responsibility Respect Fairness
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Integrity Moral soundness, honesty,
and freedom from corrupting influence or motives
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Ethical Goals (continued)
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Values Beliefs of a person or social
group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
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Ethical Goals (continued)
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Morals Concern with the judgment of
right or wrong, human action, and character
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Ethical Goals (continued)
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Trustworthiness Honesty: prohibits stealing, cheating, fraud,
or trickery to get something
Loyalty: moral responsibility to promote and protect the interests of an organization
Integrity: treating beliefs about right and wrong as groundrules for behavior
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Ethical Goals (continued)
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Responsibility Accountability: accept responsibility for
decisions; don’t blame others or take credit for work you didn’t do
Self-Restraint: willingness to take long-term interests into account
Pursuit of Excellence: diligence, perseverance, good work habits, and commitment to quality
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Ethical Goals (continued)
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Respect Courtesy: treating others with
consideration
Tolerance and Acceptance: acknowledging others’ beliefs and differences
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Ethical Goals (continued)
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Fairness Following procedures Impartial treatment Objective discipline Equal treatment of each person
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Ethical Goals (continued)
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Any difficult or perplexing situation or problem
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What is a dilemma?
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Any difficult or perplexing situation or problem of an ethical nature
Which is the right choice to make?
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What is an ethical dilemma?
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Conduct Laws Regulations Policies
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Workplace Behaviors
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Conduct Personal behavior The way someone acts
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Workplace Behaviors (continued)
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Laws Authority-established principles and
regulations Established by community authorities Applicable to its people Legislation or custom Recognized and enforced by judicial
decision
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Workplace Behaviors (continued)
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Regulations Law, rule, or other order prescribed by
an authority Prescribed to regulate conduct
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Workplace Behaviors (continued)
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Policies A definite course of action adopted by
an entity Promotes expediency A guiding principle for those associated
with the entity
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Workplace Behaviors (continued)
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Resources
Texas Department of Public Safety http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/psb
National Council of Investigation and Security Services http://www.nciss.org
Do an Internet search for the following: Woman Falls Into Fountain at Mall While Texting and Walking
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