Critical Thinking: Identification
Kerri Audier
Critical Thinking: Identification, Research, and Analysis
Identification
The main ethical issue:
What should Maria do about the situation that occurred between Officer Thompson and the young man?
Research
Three areas of research would include:
1. Find out what Officer Thompson took from the young man’s pockets.
2. Get information on how to transfer to another police department.
3. Get information on the department’s procedures on reporting an officer for misconduct.
Analysis
Options Maria could do nothing and remain silent.
Maria could transfer to another police department.
Maria could report Officer Thompson.
Maria could find the young man involved and encourage him to come forward to file a
Critical Thinking: Identification, Research, and Analysis
Identification
The main ethical issue:
What should Maria do about the situation that occurred between Officer Thompson and the young man?
Research
Three areas of research would include:
1. Find out what Officer Thompson took from the young man’s pockets.
2. Get information on how to transfer to another police department.
3. Get information on the department’s procedures on reporting an officer for misconduct.
Analysis
Options Maria could do nothing and remain silent.
Maria could transfer to another police department.
Maria could report Officer Thompson.
Maria could find the young man involved and encourage him to come forward to file a