The Study of Ethics for a Law Enforcement Career Mark Roggeman Colorado Christian University The Study of Ethics for a Law Enforcement Career For someone who chooses to become a law enforcement officer he or she must understand the importance of having moral ethics standards in order to do the job effectively and professionally. Police officers are held by the public to a higher standard of morality and are expected to be above reproach. Sadly‚ we see in the
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Obtaining a confession from a suspect presents an arduous task for law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies. Because of difficulties that may arise in this attempt‚ the use of coercive techniques to receive information from the detainee may be necessary. Some will argue that these methods are superfluous‚ but using coercive methods that do not cause physical harm should be used. To avoid physical or psychological torture‚ the law does allow for coercive techniques. According to the Innocent
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from this week’s READ and ATTEND section. I believe in my career field I can relate to these judgements and explain how I overcome these areas that law enforcement often has issues with. Stereotyping is the widely accepted fixed image of a certain group of people. Law enforcement has had a long history with stereotyping of certain groups of people. I have many friends that are African American‚ both on the law enforcement side and the civilian side. I believe that everyone is made up of who they
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My career goal is to become a homicide detective. I aspire to work in law enforcement to solve murders and punish those who pose a threat to society as horrifying as murder. This is a career that requires much mental and physical preparation that I am ready to train myself to achieve. I will be working for hours on end and be in constant danger‚ but this job still calls to me and that’s why I believe this is the career for me. Even thinking of the bad aspects of the job gets me excited. My ultimate
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Law Enforcement Code of Ethics A Police Code of Ethics sets the standards for ethical behavior and is deemed necessary in the development of national integrity systems. The Code of Ethics states that police officers must uphold the law regardless of the race or social status of the offender. They must not abuse their powers in order to give special treatment or take advantage of certain people. Police officers exist to serve the community. They also uphold the law. Their actions are restricted
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practicing professionals in the field of law enforcement. These individuals may occupy positions in federal‚ state‚ county‚ or municipal police agencies‚ probation‚ parole‚ or prosecutors’ offices. It is preferable that you conduct the interviews in person‚ but telephone interviews will be acceptable if in-person interviews cannot be arranged. Focus on the following questions in your interviews: Why are ethics and character so important in the field of law enforcement? Do the interviewees feel
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has profoundly changed since the 9/11 attack on America. Departments across the nation not only have to continue “traditional” law enforcement‚ but are also faced with being the “first responders” to acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events. Nonetheless‚ the day-to-day activities of a police officer are still primarily within the context of the criminal justice system. An interview with an officer can provide a fascinating “behind the scenes” look at the legal process. Additionally‚ a
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As a law enforcement officer‚ my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception‚ the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty‚ equality and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or my agency. I will maintain courageous and calm
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connected through the years with technology. Starting from the days of “beat cops" or "bobbies" and their "runners" who helped collect information; the law enforcement branch of the criminal justice system has had an interesting evolution. In today ’s world‚ the use of technology assists in this effort. The introduction of technology to Law Enforcement was already at a boom‚ in 1964‚ St.Louis was the only city to have a police computer system; and four years later‚ 10 states and 50 cities had state-level
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2002 Volume 71 Number 7 United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington‚ DC 20535-0001 Robert S. Mueller III Director Features Contributors’ opinions and statements should not be considered an endorsement by the FBI for any policy‚ program‚ or service. The attorney general has determined that the publication of this periodical is necessary in the transaction of the public business required by law. Use of funds for printing this periodical has been
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