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

2. 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

3. 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.
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4. 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

5. 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?

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

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

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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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?

13. 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?

14. 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

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

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

17. 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

18. 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

19. CJS/211
Multi-Media

20. 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.

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

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

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

24. CJS/211
Questions/Discussion/Comments?