Which of the following actions may lead to disciplinary action by the CJSTC?

• A. Excessive use of force, sexual harassment, misuse of official position, and false statements during employment
• B. Excessive use of force and sexual harassment only
• C. False statements during employment only
• D. Misuse of official position only

Answer: (A)

Disciplinary action by the CJSTC comes from violations of professional standards, including conduct that undermines public trust and the integrity of the agency. Excessive use of force, sexual harassment, misuse of official position, and false statements during employment are all serious breaches of those standards. Each of these behaviors signals unfitness to hold or maintain certification: excessive force violates policy and civil rights protections; sexual harassment breaches ethical obligations and workplace safety; misuse of official position shows abuse of authority; and false statements damage honesty and reliability essential to professional licensing. Because all four areas are captureable under the CJSTC’s disciplinary authority, a choice that includes them all is the most accurate. The other options omit one or more of these disqualifying behaviors, making them incomplete.