...Ethics and Professional Code of Conduct in the Real World Today in this world, ethics and integrity are very important for everyone. In the same way that ethics and integrity are important for individuals at the lowest end of the spectrum, they are important for those at the higher ends in authoritative positions as well. Take for example a police chief or sheriff officer. In a position as such, ethics and integrity are important because they set standards and pave the way for other upcoming law officials. Just as a parent with their children, if they do not set the proper examples, it makes it hard for your path to be followed in. For some, they may look at a law enforcement official’s lack of ethics and integrity as, why should I follow your lead, or due to the fact that the right example is not being set, they follow wrong themselves. When people are in authoritative positions, they do have standard they are obligated to uphold especially once they took on their positions. Another reason ethics and integrity are important is because those law enforcements are being looked at for their behavior and the way they handle situations. Being that law officials have certain standards they are to uphold once they took on their position, they are supposed to stand apart from regular civilians. Many times, law officials abuse the authority they were given and knowingly do things that are wrong. The reason they feel they can do this is because they swore to oath within their job description...
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...one has to observe and take notes on his or her new job’s way of doing things and adapt. In this ethical dilemma, a police officer has just transferred to a new department. In his transition to the new department, the officer witnesses another officer violating the department’s ethical code of coduct. The officer witnesses another officer taking gifts from the community members and local businesses he services. As a new member to the department, the officer debates on what actions if any he should take in this situation. What measures do you take in regarding this type of ethical conduct? What measure would you take? “Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people.” In this situation, the officer faces a difficult dilemma of integrity. Reporting the situation would not only show the officer’s integrity but also labels him as one who tattles. On the other hand, the officer does not want to cause any ways because he is new to department. In this situation, I would first speak with the officer informally about his actions in private. Taking this action will make hopefully the officer conscious of his unethical behavior; hence, discontinuing his dishonorable behavior. Although the unscrupulous officer is well known, popular, and politically connected to the department I would disclose the information to a higher authority. The fear of the problems this may cause is far less than the implication the public will have on the...
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...Ethics and Code of Conduct CRJ220- Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice Dr. Ackerman October 25, 2015 When explaining three reasons ethics and integrity are very important for any police chief, look at the famous speech was given at West Point, May 12, 1962, When General Douglas MacArthur explained the obligation of soldiers with only three words: "Duty, Honor, and Country." I don't think there is anything that comes close to anyone who has served in our fighting forces. When we talk about law enforcement officer, these words do apply, but also does Integrity, courage, and allegiance. What does Integrity mean it means a strong, unyielding adherence to a code of moral uprightness. Non-police personnel might be honest and moral within their vocation while straying from the ethics of private life. People or Professions such as lawyers and doctors are held to a higher standard just like the police. Conduct unbecoming an officer applies whether on duty or off duty. Courage: It may take a lot for any lawyer to face a jury or for a painter to make an estimate and climb buildings, but to act when other lives are in danger. Only women and men of law enforcement are threatened with danger every day, but they must be courageous and ethical while facing lethal risks such as gun fights. The law is intended to reflect and enforce moral and ethical standards within the justice system. The rights and duties set by the law must have a foundation in ethical meaning and decision...
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...of a Code of Ethics within Police Agencies Abstract Ethic is one of law enforcement’s greatest training and leadership needs never has it been more vital then now that leaders in law enforcement confront the ethical issues that are facing the profession of law enforcement. This is a summary of law enforcement and ethics today. The major topic discussed are leadership, recruitment training and the police code of ethics. Also discussed is the alternatives and suggestions for impacting ethical misconduct such as modeling ethical behavior and the way ethics are taught by leaders in education. Introduction Integrity, courage, responsibility and honesty are all words that have been used to describe the term ethical. Ethics has become a popular topic in law enforcement. Law enforcement should represent the highest level of ethical conduct in a community, today the view of what is considered acceptable police behavior by society has changed. Throughout the country there is a decline of the public’s confidence in police and the entire law enforcement community. Most men and women in law enforcement hold the public’s trust as sacred they are hardworking police officers who are proud to serve their community with the highest standards of ethical behavior. The focus of this paper is to define ethics and its role in the law enforcement community. The areas of leadership selection and recruitment and training will be discussed along with the officer code of ethics. In police...
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...Police Leadership Michael Shanahan Columbia College Peter Copple CRIM-165 April 12, 2015 Police Leadership A leader in the police service isn’t just leading a team of hard working police officers but recognize that I leader is also leading him or herself to success with in the career of policing. I believe men and women who join the police service do with the intent of being successful and a mentor or leader to one or many. It takes dedication integrity and professionalism to become a successful police officer and to become a successful leader, which I find go hand in hand when talking leadership. I believe the best model designed for law enforcement is the five I’s of professionalism, these steps are perfect for front-line leaders who are constantly working to improve others but also improve themselves day by day. Leaders come in different ranks in the police force and each rank has a different role in leadership. Police Chiefs are generally a walking example of the police force who need to be able to speak with integrity and lead an entire city to believe in the men and women who serve in the city. Sergeants are the biggest leaders internally, sergeants have to hold their officers to a certain standard of professionalism and make sure each officer is aware of the code of ethics within the police force. A model that every officer should adapt to whether leading a team or...
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...| Feedback About DEI * Background * Staff Organisation * Permament Secrerary's Office * Legal Department * Ethics Education * Finance and Administration IAF Resource Center Legal Department The Legal Department is the policy arm of the Directorate for Ethics and Integrity. Its main objective is to strengthen the Legal and Policy framework to fight corruption and rebuild ethics and integrity in Uganda. With regard to the coordination role, the Legal department is responsible for tracking the enforcement of anti- corruption policy and laws. This exercise is expected to ensure compliance and to enable the identification of challenges that law enforcement agencies face during enforcement and, also a mechanism to identify lacuna in the existing law and, new and emerging issues in the fight against corruption that would require new legislation. Functions of the Department * To Provide legal counsel to the directorate on matters related to the fight against corruption and ensuring ethical governance * To review existing anti- corruption legislation and policy, with a view to proposing ammendments * To identify new and emerging issues in the fight against corruption and develop new legislation or measures to address the same * To ensure compliance with anti- corruption laws and policy by monitoring their implementation * Ensuring that Uganda's legal and policy frame work is in harmony with international...
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...clients. How we conduct ourselves influences how consumers feel about our products as well as how shareholders perceive us as an investment (The Coca-Cola Company (n.d.)). Because Awesome-o Software devloper hires numerous employees, each person with a very different social and professional background, our Ethics Program is designed to help you adhere to all legal requirements as well as supporting Awesome-o Software devlopers’ vision of being the market leader and is strictly enforced. The Ethics Program is divided into different sections and will: • Explain Awesome-o Software devloper Code of Ethics • Define the role and responsibilities of the Ethics Enforcement Officer • Provide an introduction to Awesome-o Software devloper Ethics Training Program • Explain the process of monitoring, auditing and reporting misconduct by Awesome-o Software devloper Employees • Define how we will evaluate the Ethics Program • Provide an avenue to improve the Ethics Program Awesome-o Software devloper Code of Ethics Each individual may come face-to-face with an ethical dilemma and he/she will have to make a decision on how to respond in the moment. The goal of our Code of Ethics is to give you the tools and training you deserve, so when that moment arrives you will conduct yourself in a manner which will protect you, and...
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...and corporate and personal integrity is becoming a major problem in the global economy we live in today. Corruption is defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. Numerous national and multinational companies face serious cultural problems including corruption and integrity issues. Today there are many reasons as to why corruption and lack of integrity is harmful to so many countries. Corruption affects a countries politics, economy, society, and overall environment. When the counties leadership is lacking integrity, than a corrupt country cannot develop, which causes the country to become even more corrupt. In addition, the corrupt countries economy suffers with the potential depletion of their national wealth. However, the damage of corruption on society is most damaging of all. Country corruption and unethical behavior diminishes trust in the government, politics, and leadership of their country. This in turn creates the potential for more unethical behavior and corruption in that society. Overall, the environment of that country suffers and only creates a domino effect of more unethical behavior and corruption across the spectrum. Haiti has been ranked as one of the most corrupt country in the World by Transparency International. Once a tourist’s attraction, Haiti was one of the most beautiful mountainous countries of the Caribbean Islands now it is pledge by corruption and a government that lacks moral and integrity. It was the world's first black-led...
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...SALEM, OREGON INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: All Departments, and Officer Employees From: Colonel Pat Bacon, Director of the State Police Department Date: May 21, 2014 Subject: Planting Evidence, Perjury, and Falsifying Police Reports It has come to the attention of this department that there have been reports of questionable conduct from some of our officer employees. Police officers that are supposed to enforce the law, at times become more aggressive than the criminals themselves. How much corruption there is and knowing its characteristics are important steps to understanding corruption and then being able to successfully control corruption without illegal means is what is done. We uphold the laws, not bend them or break them to apprehend suspects, and criminals, “the bad guys.” Because of these reports, there is a serious threat to our law enforcement, which could compromise the values of our profession and our high ethical standards, and it is called “Noble Cause Corruption.” Noble Cause Corruption Noble cause corruption policing can be thought of as “doing something bad that will have a good end.” Peter Northouse This happens a lot when good police officers care too much about their job and the people of the community, and in order to get criminals off the streets they begin to do bad things because they truly believe that the overall “outcome will be good or justify the means.” Peter Northouse Examples of noble cause corruption can...
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...------------------------------------------------- RE: Standards of Conduct and Ethics I. Purpose This Code of Business Conduct and Ethics helps ensure compliance with legal requirements and our standards of business conduct. All employees of Q Company are expected to read and understand this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, uphold these standards in day to day activities, comply with all applicable policies and procedures, and ensure that all agents and contractors are aware of, understand and adhere to these standards. In any employment relationship, management and staff have expectations of each other and an effective and productive working relationship depends on the fulfillment of these expectations. Our Standards of Conduct and Ethics are driven by the Q Company which provides the fundamental direction on what type of organization we aspire to be and in guiding our behavior. Our Standards of Conduct and Ethics provide a framework for our behavior, the way we conduct business and the way we interact with each other. As a Q Company employee, you must conduct yourself in a diligent and professional manner, with due regard for the safety, security and integrity of the facility in which you work and well-being of everyone in the facility. It is neither possible, nor desirable to write prescriptive policies for every situation we may face at work. The standards are general in nature and are not intended to advise in detail the appropriate behavior for every...
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...Benefits of Diversity in Law Enforcement Author Note This paper was prepared for Managing Diversity, MAJ 6603, taught by Professor Wilson. Abstract In this paper we will discuss the advantages of diversity within law enforcement, its community and recruitment programs. We will review the benefits of implementing theories, concepts, and leadership skills throughout law enforcement to ensure that all personnel are treated with respect and dignity. Exploration of barriers could be broken through by developing a training environment, which ensures that those within their ranks can rise to the challenge. At the same time encouraging employees, both civilian and uniformed the ability to contribute to the framework of the organization. By allowing this to happen, we can help strengthen the moral fortitude of an agency, rich in ethical and cultural diversity for the community to benefit. As we discuss the importance of diversity within law enforcement, we will also look at formulating a recruitment program. This includes the community which they interact with on a daily bases with a focus on reducing negative connotations towards them. There are many programs that have been developed since the 1970s throughout the United, which have been implemented and developed into a positive interaction with the community, especially the immigrant families, allowing for a more positive feeling towards law enforcement. Keywords: Commitment, Diversity, Integrity, Communication Benefits...
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...Importance of self-care in law enforcement Some tips that could save your life while working in law enforcement. Taking care of one's self is important for anyone however it is crucial for anyone working in law enforcement. As a member of law enforcement we deal with crisis intervention and stressors everyday at work. Stressors can range from physical stress, emotional stress, psychological stress etc. In law enforcement, not only is it important to take care of yourself it is important to have strong leadership members that support you in work related matters as well as in your personal life. In addition to positive leadership influences a positive support group combined of coworkers, family as well as friends that understand what you go through on a daily basis while maintaining confidentiality is imperative to members of law enforcement. Most people that work in law enforcement have irregular work schedules. This can cause havoc on one's personal life if not managed properly. For someone that is not familiar with an irregular work schedule it is easy to say put in for a normal schedule. It is not that easy. I can't speak for all agencies but in my department our schedules are distributed by seniority. When seniority scheduling is done you might not get a desired schedule. You have to learn to work with what you are given. Most importantly you have to make the most of your days off. As a Probation Corrections Officer, we currently have schedules with two days off. In...
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...culture allows misplaced loyalty to flourish, rationalizing it as part of the “brotherhood” (Barry, 1999). The majority of law enforcement holds the public trust as sacred. These men and women are honest, hardworking police officers who have a commitment to serving the public with integrity and have the highest standards of ethical behavior. There will always be a small number of officers who misuse or abuse the public’s trust (Beech, 1996). One of the most difficult ethical dilemmas that an officer can face is informing on another officer. Informing or testifying against one’s peers has always been perceived as a career killer for the officer testifying. There are problems however, when police officers protect each other. One of the greatest harms of cover-ups is the harm that is inflicted upon a police officer’s creditability (Pollock, 2004). Who would believe this officer in court testifying at a trial? The defense will go after the officer’s creditability and if there is any hint of corruption or dishonesty, the case is lost. Someone who is guilty is set free because of misplaced loyalty. Untruthfulness should not be tolerated it is not compatible with the police code of ethics and their oath of office. The reasons that policing is susceptible to corruption are police have the authority to enforce law; police also have the discretion to not enforce the law. Police...
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...number (DoeJXXX0000-1) justified to the left and the page number justified to the right. Keep a Photocopy or Electronic Copy of Your Assignments: You may need to re-submit assignments if your mentor has indicated that you may or must do so. Academic Integrity: All work submitted in each course must be the Learner’s own. This includes all assignments, exams, term papers, and other projects required by the faculty mentor. The known submission of another person’s work represented as that of the Learner’s without properly citing the source of the work will be considered plagiarism and will result in an unsatisfactory grade for the work submitted or for the entire course, and may result in academic dismissal. | | | |CJ7011-8 |Gabriele Suboch | | | | |Ethics and Criminal Justice |Assess a Case Scenario to Foster a Culture of Ethics | | | | Faculty Use Only Running Head: CASE SCENARIO...
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...Prevention Management Human Resources (CRJ535) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Title Page 1 Table of Contents 2 Abstract 3 CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY Introduction and Background to the Problem 4 Definition 4-5 Prevention Begins With Leadership 5-7 CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE Psychology and Social Perspectives 7-9 Theories to Analyze Police Behavior 9-15 CHAPTER THREE: DISCUSSION Implications of Police Corruption and Conclusion 15-18 REFERENCES 19 Abstract Society has a responsibility to respect the community and of course, the police officers that protect the community. More often than not, society’s respect of police officers is nonexistent due to the constant media reports of police corruption and brutality. Police corruption has been around since its conception, but is now being publicized more heavily. As a result, mistrust of police officers has increased. Solutions to the mistrust must be discovered and implemented. Even more important than solution is prevention of police corruption and practices that will make the police reputation and actions more ethically sound. With appropriate discipline and prevention practices in place, integrity will be established within the organization and public trust will be established within the community. CHAPTER ONE Introduction and Background Police Corruption takes place when a police officer engages in an unethical way that is motivated by the desire for...
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