CJS/211 Ethics in Criminal Justice University of Phoenix Week Two

CJS/211 Objectives Understand there is law enforcement subculture Explore the limits of discretion and corresponding duties for law enforcement Discuss the forms of corrupt law enforcement practices Identify and discuss ethical issues involved in police procedures Discuss methods to reduce corruption and unethical police procedures including training, supervision, protection for whistle blowers, and citizen review boards

CJS/211 Law Enforcement Oath of Honor (example) On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character, or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the Constitution, my community, and the agency I serve. Source: http://www.theiacp.org

CJS/211 Public servants must remember crime is about actions and choices and anyone can be a criminal: Taxpayers Parents Wealthy Poor Professional Blue Collar Police have limited ability to affect crime rates Police also serve criminals Significant crime is criminal vs. criminal

CJS/211 Use of Force Police are legally granted authority to use force to accomplish their legal objectives and to lawfully protect themselves or others. In summary, they are legally justified to use force under certain circumstances. Enforce Arrests Safety of Self or Others Serve Warrants or Court Orders Search Warrants Blood Draws Other Situations?

CJS/211 What is the Key Word about Use of Force?

CJS/211 REASONABLE Who determines what is reasonable? Class discussion SPD Video

CJS/211 Can police use deception to make arrests? Can police lie? Interviews To suspects Cases In general

CJS/211 Police are allowed to lie or deceive suspects in interviews as long as it does not shock the conscience or compel an innocent person to confess. Tell them there is video? Tell them their fingerprints are in the crime scene? Be careful Tell them their counterpart told on them? Good cop/bad cop examples Tell them God expects them to tell the truth? Case example Brady List

CJS/211 Multi-Media Is there equal justice under the law?

CJS/211 Is the use of deception to achieve desirable ends ethical? What is Entrapment? Undercover Cases Do you have to tell them you are a cop if asked? Can you drink? Use illegal products Reversals Relationships with Informants Knock and Talk Storefront/E-bay/Craig’s List Decoys Robbery Prostitution Bait Cars

CJS/211 Confidential Informants (CI) Definition: Receiving compensation or consideration for working with the police? Monetary compensation Lower criminal charges filed No criminal charges filled Significant cooperation They lie to help themselves How ethical is this practice?

CJS/211 Is Lying acceptable? Should there be education and training? Car accidents Damaged equipment Integrity testing Should we have it? Is it fair? Limitations on it?

CJS/211 Discretion Do you identify yourself as working in criminal justice? Issue citation? Violation Speeding School Zone Arrest? Fellow Officer? Professional Courtesy? Criminal Speeding DUI Domestic Violence What point is it unethical,civil offense, criminal? DISCUSS

CJS/211 Police Rules, Regulations, Discipline Policy and Procedure Manuals Operations Orders Criminal Laws Traffic Laws Administrative/Regulatory Laws Case Law Court Guidelines

CJS/211 Complaints Against Officers/Employees - Process Internal In person to Supervisor E-mail to Supervisor Contact I/A External Contact Supervisor Contact Chiefs Office Contact City Office Mayor Human Resources

CJS/211 Complaint Investigation Process Assignment of Complaint Depends on Type of Alleged Conduct Normal Supervisor - Minor Issues Missed Court Lost Equipment Minor Conduct Infractions Accidents Rudeness Language

CJS/211 Internal Affairs (I/A) Serious Conduct Investigations Lying Falsification of Documents Timesheets Other Paperwork Repeated Violations of the Same Conduct Sexual Harassment Use of Force Inappropriate Procedures Unbecoming Conduct When a Conflict Exists Deadly Force

CJS/211 Multi-Media

CJS/211 Learning Teams Some agencies have civilians on their review boards. Use of force Deadly force Discipline Budget commission Break up in groups. Discuss the pros and cons of this and discuss other possible areas where citizens should or should not be included on review boards.

CJS/211 Having the authority to be coercive, and the discretionary nature of such authority, creates the potential for corruption and abuse (Braswell, 2001).

CJS/211 Gratuity Free cup of coffee Free food Company policy How do officers handle Thoughts? Discuss in class the public perception

CJS/211 Whistle blowing Protection What if they were involved in the activity Corruption Standards lower Pay Culture of corruption Subcultures

CJS/211 Questions/Discussion/Comments?