Leadership and Ethics in Modern Policing

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This course is an in-depth analysis of ethics and leadership within the criminal justice system and its various public service organizations. Topics include the history, philosophy, theories, and evolution of leadership, ethics, and professional standards and their impact on employees and the individuals and communities they serve. The critical importance of decision-making and discretion within the criminal justice system and the interplay of values, ethics, morals, and professional standards is emphasized. This course examines the theories of leadership within various institutions, the supervision and leadership interconnections with ethics and professional standards within organizations, the practical aspects of leadership and the reality of obstacles and challenges faced by employees, and the legal and civil ramifications of leadership and professional conduct and standards within criminal justice and public organizations. The course also investigates recent negative national trends and aberrational incidents in criminal justice agencies and studies the future of these organizations. (CSU, AVC)