Especially if it clashes with their religious beliefs? Should they be excused from such duty, or assigned to different duty that would not conflict with their beliefs? Explain your answer in detail and provide an example.
2007-03-18 14:50:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
yes. Officers are not at liberty to pick and choose what laws they will or will not enforce. In addition, they must follow lawful orders or risk disciplinary action.
2007-03-18 14:55:54 · answer #1 · answered by cramer.fan 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Police Officers are paid to do a job, and they should not let their personal beliefs be a barrier.They Chose that line of work knowing full well what their job would entail...Providing security for a pro-choice rally is not much different than when officers have to handle a nasty criminal, its not something they want to do, but nevertheless is part of the job...Similar to those who, according to religious beliefs, certain meats cant be held or consumed, yet that particular individual made a choice to work at a restaurant where they knew, they'd be required to handle such products..It comes down to choices...The cook, chose his job, as did the cop....And they need to do their job to the best of their abilities, WITHOUT personal objection.
2007-03-18 22:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy Dearest 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that you mean anti-abortion demonstrators, or officers that are anti-abortion, no they should not be excused from this duty because of their beliefs. They have a sworn duty to protect and serve, not to pick and choose who should be protected and served. Protecting all lives is their job, and has nothing to do with the demonstration. They would not be considered part of the demonstration by reasonable people.
2007-03-18 22:10:51 · answer #3 · answered by Lesley M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good police officer should not allow personal beliefs to interfere with the job. There obligation to serve and protect should be there highest priority. If the police officer can not keep the two separate, then they should not be involved with law enforcement.
2007-03-18 22:04:06 · answer #4 · answered by ally_oop_64 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Police officers are in place to control crowds of any sort. That's why they are called Peace Officers. They maintain the peace and I don't know if there is any case of a department offering an officer a conscientious objector status allowing them to shirk their duty.
2007-03-18 21:57:13 · answer #5 · answered by seattleogre 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Police Officers are paid to keep the Peace
2007-03-18 21:53:47 · answer #6 · answered by Samantha 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's their job to keep order, peace, and protection. Their religious beliefs dont matter when it comes to the law and their job.
2007-03-18 21:57:17 · answer #7 · answered by I Like Grapes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Police serve to protect the public. Their religion or lack of it doesn't have anything to do with it. They don't get to pick and choose who to protect.
2007-03-19 00:33:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, he or she should (To serve & protect) isn't that the moniker of most police departments?
2007-03-18 21:53:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've taken an vow to protect everyone.
2007-03-18 22:14:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋