Introduction to Criminal Justice: Practice and Process
Third Edition
Learning Objectives
As a result of reading this chapter, you will be able to
- Articulate legitimate ethical dilemmas that arise with police, courts, and corrections practitioners
- Explain the philosophical foundations that underlie and mold modern ethical behavior
- Discuss the need for, and application of, ethical standards as they concern police
- Explain the importance of ethics in the court system
- Delineate the unique ethical considerations and obligations that exist with federal employees
- Explain the interplay of ethics with the subculture and job-related stress in corrections practitioners
- Evaluate the ethical decision-making process using a scenario
- Apply ethical tests to decide what is and is not ethical behavior