CJ340 Unit #6 Bill Forbes, MPA

Unit #6 Reading: Ch. 12 – 13 Discussions – Evidence-planting scenario – Civil Rights violations Written Assignment – 2-4 pages, evaluating three ethical scenarios Quiz – 10 True/False Seminar

TRAGEDY AND “NOBLE CAUSE” CORRUPTION Chapter 12

The Human Condition Character vs. the human condition Two rights or two wrongs Inevitability of failure

Excusable Wrongs Ends vs. means Forgiving wrongs …in ethics training?

Question You are questioning a suspect, by yourself, who indicates he has kidnapped a child but won’t tell you where. What different factors will you consider when deciding whether or not to use force to obtain information from this suspect?

The Ends Decision making factor (consequences) Not the only factor “It depends”

Constitutional Ethics Eighth Amendment – Due Process – Cruel and Unusual Punishment Geneva Conventions Violating these laws

American Protections Civil liberties Oaths of office Abuses of power and authority Regulations to specify means

Question What are some reasons why questionable police actions should be authorized only by commanders in a police department?

Importance of Command Upward decision making Difficult issues Noble cause decisions

Ethics vs. Legality Procedures Ethical but illegal? Slippery slope again?

Noble Cause Decisions Consequences Motivations (anger, vengeance, justifiable ends) Terrorists

Question Why do you think that movies that portray noble cause-type situation, such as “Dirty Harry,” are popular?

Dirty Harry Entertainment value – why? Courage Department’s role

Noble Cause Corruption Means – ends Excusable wrongdoings

DEATH AND BEREAVEMENT, DEADLY FORCE AND GUILT Chapter 13

Death and Bereavement Facing death of friend/fellow officer Responding to bereavement After deadly force

Question Considering what is ethical, what is the best advice you can give to someone who is dealing with a death of someone who was close to them?

Death of Someone Close Habits and permanence Facts: facing vs. avoiding

Understanding Death While living Valuing others Dignity

Bereavement of Others Situationally specific Value of words

Question As a police commander, one of your officers shoots and kills a suspect who pointed a gun at him. What is the first thing you say to him when you approach him?

Deadly Force Preparedness Officer’s feelings Appropriate responses Public view

Guilt Tragedies Corrosive 1. Person feels more guilt than deserved 2. Person to blame suffers guilt and shame

Guilt Training? Forgiveness Counseling Character

Unit #7 Readings / Seminar – Chapter 15: Fatalism, Microcosms, and Therapeutic Reductions – Chapter 16: Ethical Ideals, Youth Violence, and Gang Enforcement Discussions – Police officer job requirements – college degree? – Ethics and higher education Quiz

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