"Since
law enforcement agencies began partnering with citizens through community
policing, we've seen significant drops in crime rates."
-
John Ashcroft
Ethical
Issues and Decisions in Law Enforcement
This 8-hour interactive workshop explores
ethical issues, questions and problems relevant to Community Policing.
Emphasis will be placed on the recognition of ethical issues, personal
and professional
decision-making skills, the consequences of ethical and unethical behavior,
the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and the roles of moral development
and personal character in the professional life of a Community Police
Officer.
Participants will be able to:
- Become more sensitive to the nature and presence of ethical issues in community policing
- Understand the importance of personal moral development, integrity and character in the professional lives of law enforcement officers
- Explore the real-world consequences of ethical and unethical behavior
- Discuss differences between legal standards and ethical standards
- Learn a practical system for making professional ethical decisions utilizing a variety of resources, including the Code of Ethics
- Apply the information and skills learned in this class to case studies
representative of ethical dilemmas present in Community Policing.
Course Topics:
- Ethical Issues and Dilemmas in Community Policing
- Ethical Standards vs. Legal Standards
- The Role of Personal Character in Professional Life
- Individual Ethics vs. Institutional Policies
- The Process of Personal Moral Development
- Ethical Decision-Making in Community Policing.
Manuals and Presentation for Download:
*You will need Adobe Acrobat to download manuals.