Should ethics training be offered as an on-going processes for law enforcement officers?
Do the interviewees feel that education and/or training in ethics would reduce incidents of police corruption?
Do the interviewee feel that there is enough training offered in ethics at the police academy level? If not, why is that?
Why do police offices become involved in misconduct?
Do the interviewees feel that police officers are more ethical today, or were they more ethical then years ago?
Why are ethics and character so important in the field of law enforcement?
2007-08-31 11:45:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Also can I get your name with your answers its for my Ethics class, I've been trying all day calling police departments but nothing!!!
2007-08-31 11:47:06 · update #1
I am in Minnesota and part of my degree was Police Ethics. I am guessing that these questions are for your report, so I will answer each of them:
Should ethics training be offered as an on-going processes for law enforcement officers?
While it may not be a class, it is an ongoing training within the department..
Do the interviewees feel that education and/or training in ethics would reduce incidents of police corruption?
Ethics is taught in high school and in college and yet Columbine & Va Tech happened. Police Corruption DOES NOT occur because there is or is not an Ethics class.
Do you feel that there is enough training offered in ethics at the police academy level? If not, why is that?
Yes, while departments consider ethics to be important the general public tends to be the best observer.
Unfortunately many claims of unethical behavior are reported by a person that is or has been involved in a crime. I am NOT saying all officers are innocent; however criminals are not always honest.
Why do police offices become involved in misconduct?
The same reason CPA's, Gas Station Attendants & Salespeople etc.. do... temptation won over purity.
Do you feel that police officers are more ethical today, or were they more ethical then years ago?
Most police officers have always been ethical.. today's laws and rules have substantially changed and therefore... it is not so much that the officers just changed it is more that the officers must adapt to the changes. As times change the perception of what was ok then may not be ok now..
Why are ethics and character so important in the field of law enforcement?
Law Enforcement are charged with the insurmountable duty of keeping the peace therefore ethics are important.. it is better to enforce the laws you abide by. As far as character goes.. you need to be a certain type of person and again I will say that not all officers are perfect.. but NOT everyone can get up day after day.. be insulted for just existing and risk their life for those that would not even blink for them. You have to be a certain type of person.. it is not for everyone, but I am sure grateful that there are those characters out there.
I hope this was all of your questions.. if you need my name I will provide that off line.
I wish you well.
2007-08-31 12:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by 343 Remember 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-06-02 23:53:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone a police Officer that can answer these Questions??????
Should ethics training be offered as an on-going processes for law enforcement officers?
Ethics ARE already a part of the training at the police academy. Ethics (and other courses) are also part of the continued education my department (and many others I am sure) requires.
Do the interviewees feel that education and/or training in ethics would reduce incidents of police corruption?
No. Fundamentally speaking adults know the difference between right and wrong. Some cops are bad from the beginning but Political Correctness and liberalism prevent these officers from being ousted right from the start (i.e. if you are a white male you have 2 strikes against you already in a 3 strike environment). Other cops 'learn' the ways of corruption and again PCness and Liberalism dogma says that we shouldn't look at certain officers because they are of a 'minority' background...so they continue to get 'warnings' and keep their jobs. Unless you are a white cop (male of course) ...then they throw the book at you. Fact of a liberal society that is afraid that someone somewhere may be offended. I think in this day and age it's a level enough playing ground that this way of thinking/acting needs to go by the wayside. Best person for the job and equal punishment for all (warnings, etc). BTW I DO NOT THINK THAT WHITE PEOPLE MAKE THE BEST POLICE OFFICERS. PLEASE DO NOT TWIST MY WORDS.Note above 'Best Person for the job and equal punishment for all'.
Do the interviewee feel that there is enough training offered in ethics at the police academy level? If not, why is that?
Yes actually...more than enough. Ad nausium
Why do police offices become involved in misconduct?
Define 'misconduct'. Sometimes because the pay is so low that we are found side by side with other civilans in the assistance program lines (food stamps/welfare/wic/whatever you call it where you live). How about because when you go to do a detail people ***** about how much you are making. Don't forget for me...I am FORCED to live in one of the most expensive cities in the USA. (Boston, MA)...that's right FORCED! I can not be a Boston Police Officer unless I LIVE in Boston....yet my pay (base) does not allow for me to move to a better section of the city and buy a house and live the American Dream and yet I support and defend the Constitution of The United States of America and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Also here...my children are taught that cops are bad ...and other threats that are made... so...I haven't betrayed my oath or my badge and I never will...but I will put my family first and I am considering seriously moveing to New Hampshire or Florida or somewhere where I do not have to worry about 'residency' (i.e. extortion by the City of Boston and a violation of MY Constitutional Rights). I already served 6 years in the military (active duty) and defended democracy...now I want to practice it a little on the homefront and I have my hands tied.
See how an officer could be led down the path of dark?
Do the interviewees feel that police officers are more ethical today, or were they more ethical then years ago?
Today I feel that police officers are more ethical today. The training and deep background checks help to weed out the potential 'problem' officers. Although this program does not always work due to 'we need x # of blacks, and x # of hispanics, etc etc. Not saying that only white people make good cops..please do not twist my words.
Why are ethics and character so important in the field of law enforcement?
It's all we have. If the symbols of good are tarnished so is the belief in what is good...then everything else begins to erode in society (look at today and 10 years ago and 20 years ago).
Just like when they took God out of school and the courts...just like when they stopped canning criminals...look at how it is tearing our country apart...criminals should be afraid of the citizens and police not the other way around. And if more people would take time to talk to each other and get to know their neighbors and talk with the police....well this still great country has a chance to turn around..(oh yea we have to get rid of the liberals....that first) Oh yea gun control?? I rather have every good citizen (good mental health, no felons, etc.) armed because those are the people I want to protect and I am sure that those are the people that would help me if I am getting my butt handed to me.
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Also can I get your name with your answers its for my Ethics class, I've been trying all day calling police departments but nothing!!!
Sorry I will not give my name out of fear that your probably liberal teacher will try to get my white a$$ on the cover of every newspaper saying I am a racist cop that routinly violates the ACLU's version of civil rights, etc etc etc. Boston Police Department, Boston, MA
Good luck! And remember One person CAN make a difference. pass it on.
Excuse the mispellings :)
2007-08-31 12:27:56 · answer #3 · answered by Bazzo76 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ethics training/education usually IS offered in-service for officers. In fact in a lot of cases it is mandated. Yes it should be offered on-going to ALL people in public trust positions.
On-going training may reduce incidents of corruption however only slightly. Some slip under the radar and come in rotten. Some turn rotten after their in.
Yes and no. Depends on the academy. Different states dedicate different amounts of time. How much is enough? To make sure there is no corruption? Again you are dealing with human beings and no one is perfect.
They become involved because, try as we may, we cannot train the human element out of them. Some officers crack and give in as being accepted as part of a group that is doing it. Some don't see what they did as serious. Some think they deserve it for what they have to put up with. There are as many reasons aas there are individuals.
More ethical years ago. Society was more ethical years ago.
(My opinion)
They are important because law enforcement involves public trust. Police, like firefighters and other professionals, are exposed to things and put into situations the general public is not as well as being put under great amounts of stress and having to make snap second decisions. Ethics is important as it is important to know right and wrong in the field. Character is important as it determines how an individual is going to react under stressful/unusual conditions.
2007-08-31 12:12:23 · answer #4 · answered by 000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well they take an "oath" to not only uphold the law but also ethically and morally.
There will also be persons in any sector of life that will not always do what is required of them,
or whats morally right to do.
I believe ethical training for law enforcement is a waste of time and resources.
Either a person is moral and ethical or their not...
By the way I've always advocated for I.Q. tests for police officers.
No amount of training would change that character flaw in any person
2007-08-31 11:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly? No, that is not precise. I'm an same possibility visitors enforcer, specifically at two, three o'clock within the morning while I'm watching for cars to give up, and the one automobile rolling down Main St has a few limo tint - he is getting stopped, irrespective of it is an 87 Honda or a latest Maserati (in my the town, it is quite often going to be the Mazda.) Where I paintings, the lovely state of California tinted home windows at the entrance 3 (windshield, motive force's window, entrance passenger's window) is illegal (any tint.)
2016-09-05 19:10:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you gone down to your local police station? The officers may be more willing to help you if you are there to meet them face to face (especially in a small/smaller town)
2007-08-31 14:14:59 · answer #7 · answered by Boots 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ANY idea what education is involved in Police Certification?
2007-08-31 12:20:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋