Unit 6 Scenario Analysis
Running head: SCENARIO ANALYSIS
Scenario Analysis
Rashad D. Cherry
CJ340: Applied Criminal Justice Ethics Unit 6
Kaplan University
June 27, 2013
Scenario Analysis
Scenario 1 - Drugs at a Friend’s House There is definitely a moral problem presented in this scenario. I have been put in a very uncomfortable situation as this is a friend of mines party and house but there are individuals within his residence breaking the law by snorting cocaine. Policy and Law does in fact dictate an appropriate response for situations such as these. Professional discretion is not allowed when crimes are being committed, especially if witnessed by a law enforcement officer. I should think about what would be the routes if I turned a blind eye or reported the crime and acted upon the values that were instilled inside of m as an officer of the law. I should also think about the possibility of another law enforcement officer finding out about this incident or possibly if any of the individuals in the bathroom are being surveillance and how that would jeopardize my career and/or life in general. In this situation I would approach my friend and tell him that I had been put in a very awkward/serious situation and tell him what I saw and hope he understands. I will tell him that either he has to report this or I will be forced to. I will tell him that I will do everything in my power to help him out if needed but something has to be done about what is going on in his bathroom.
Scenario 2 – Accepting a Gift There is a moral problem in this scenario because the owner provides me with a fruit basket for my family and a $30 gift certificate, which can be interpreted as a gratuity. I am unsure if every police department has laws prohibiting gratuities but for the sake of this scenario I am going to say that there are policies in place that prohibit this type of transaction. I should
Scenario Analysis
Rashad D. Cherry
CJ340: Applied Criminal Justice Ethics Unit 6
Kaplan University
June 27, 2013
Scenario Analysis
Scenario 1 - Drugs at a Friend’s House There is definitely a moral problem presented in this scenario. I have been put in a very uncomfortable situation as this is a friend of mines party and house but there are individuals within his residence breaking the law by snorting cocaine. Policy and Law does in fact dictate an appropriate response for situations such as these. Professional discretion is not allowed when crimes are being committed, especially if witnessed by a law enforcement officer. I should think about what would be the routes if I turned a blind eye or reported the crime and acted upon the values that were instilled inside of m as an officer of the law. I should also think about the possibility of another law enforcement officer finding out about this incident or possibly if any of the individuals in the bathroom are being surveillance and how that would jeopardize my career and/or life in general. In this situation I would approach my friend and tell him that I had been put in a very awkward/serious situation and tell him what I saw and hope he understands. I will tell him that either he has to report this or I will be forced to. I will tell him that I will do everything in my power to help him out if needed but something has to be done about what is going on in his bathroom.
Scenario 2 – Accepting a Gift There is a moral problem in this scenario because the owner provides me with a fruit basket for my family and a $30 gift certificate, which can be interpreted as a gratuity. I am unsure if every police department has laws prohibiting gratuities but for the sake of this scenario I am going to say that there are policies in place that prohibit this type of transaction. I should
References: Delattre, E. J. (2011). Character and cops, ethics in policing. Aei Pr.