Ethical Policing

Catalog description

The decisions faced by professionals associated with the criminal justice system may be different, but they share similarities, especially in that these professionals all experience varying degrees of discretion, authority, and power. The greater role discretion plays in a profession, the more important it is to have a strong grounding in ethics. In stepping into their respective roles, public servants have taken on special duties involving public trust. Individuals such as legislators, public officials, police officers, judges, and prosecutors are either elected or appointed as guardians of the public’s interests. Arguably, they must be held to higher standards than those they guard or govern. We will examine and discuss the surrounding issues, theories, and pitfalls surrounding influences on human behavior and their impact on ethical conduct in criminal justice.