This week’s reading provides overview of the police in American society.
After reviewing the reading for week 6, as well as the week 6 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? This essay must
have at least two references.
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