The Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice

Overview: Using one of the situations under “Ethical Dilemmas” of The Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice (Chapter 2 Review section: pages 52 and 53 in print book and 2-5f in eBook), respond to this situation in the form of a memorandum. Refer to the Memorandum Template to see how a memorandum should be formatted.

The purpose of this assignment is for you to begin to consider the various aspects that are involved in making ethical decisions in a real-life scenario. You will develop this skill set throughout this course and be able to use this as you analyze and make recommendations for your final project.

Prompt: Your memorandum should include the following critical elements:

1. Identification of the ethical dilemma(s)

2. Description of the proper response to the ethical dilemma and explanation of whether your response is a long- or short-term fix to other ethical issues

3. Explanation of the effects your ethical decisions will have on the culture in your agency

4. Ethical decisions supported with research. Please have a reference page of the book, that’s attached at the bottom as well as any other outside sources

MEMORANDUM

To:

From:

Date:

Re: Ethical dilemma and decisions in criminal justice

INTRODUCTION

Ethical issues are very important in the dispensation of any profession. Ethical dilemmas are scenarios in which no option results in a solved problem. This memo presents a case scenario with a clearly identified ethical dilemma issue and an explanation of the best course of action that result in least negative consequences…….

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