Ethics in Criminal Justice

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of ethical decision-making and behavior within the context of the criminal justice system. Common ethical dilemmas that occur within law enforcement, the court system, and the correctional system are presented. The relationship between occupational discretion and ethical behavior is explored, and appropriate responses to ethical misconduct are presented. The course also explores various occupational subcultures within the criminal justice system and how these subcultures affect ethical behavior in the workplace.