Police Ethics in Criminal Justice
CJA/326: Police Ethics in Criminal Justice
A subculture is comprised of people characterized by distinctive principles and behaviors. Consider the positive and negative effect police subculture may have on a police officer’s commitment to ethical conduct and professional responsibilities.
Materials
Textbook
Banks, C. (2020). Criminal justice ethics: Theory and practice (5th ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc.
Watch “Meet Officer Mader: Fired for Trying to Do the Right Thing.” Rookie Officer Stephen Mader sued his police agency after they fired him for failing to follow policy during an intense encounter with a suspect. Reflect on his decision and consider how it illustrates the complex nature of police subculture.
•Describe some distinct principles, beliefs, and behaviors of police subculture. For example, what does police subculture value and how do officers demonstrate those values?
•How might police subculture encourage or discourage positive, professional behavior and/or ethical conduct?
•What are some strategies a police officer should use if pressured to compromise their personal code of ethics or professional responsibilities?
•Did Officer Mader take the right action? Why or why not? Support your answer by citing relevant sections from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
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