Discuss/debate with your classmates the ideologies associated with utilitarianism and deontological ethics
After reviewing the reading for week 6, as well as the week 6 discussion articles in the lesson for this week; discuss/debate with your classmates the ideologies associated with utilitarianism and deontological ethics concerning human behavior and the ethical or unethical decisions and/or actions of those working in law enforcement. In doing so, differentiate the distinction between crime and torts committed by police officers i.e., strict liability tort, intentional tort, and negligence tort, as well as the elements associated with federal liability concerning a law suit under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, as the cornerstone of police civil liability at the federal level. Discuss the impact ethics plays in policing. Is proper ethical training important, why or why not? Lastly, discuss what can police leaders do to instill organizational ethics?
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Law enforcers have got both the utilitarianism and deontological ethics where human behavior is concerned. Utilitarianism was brought forward by Mill. Utilitarianism calls for the greater good for the greater number of people. On the other hand, deontology deals with the rule or duty. It supposes that it is our duty to ensure that good happens (Tännsjö, 2008). As human beings, we are entitled to do that which…
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