Assignment #2

Ethical Issue Assignment:

Please use the ethical issue framework and questions from Chapter 2 power point to help you go step by step through this process.

I want you to copy/paste the format I have below and write your answers under the questions.

Scenario:

You are working in internal affairs, and in the course of another investigation, you discover disturbing evidence regarding the police chiefs son, who is also an officer in the department. Several informants have confided in you that this individual has roughed them up and taken their drugs, yet you find no record of arrest or the drugs being logged in the evidence room. When you write your report, your sergeant tears it up and tells you that there is not enough evidence to justify an investigation and for you to stick to what you are told to do. The chief calls you into his office the next day and offers you a transfer to a high-status position that will lead to a promotion. What should you do?

You can go through the process and explain your thoughts using the headings. I put the information for your below. Please go back through the end of Chapter 2 PP to make sure you understand the process.

General Framework:

(1) Relevant Law? (take a guess on a law that would be relevant – if you don’t know, you can just write “Not sure”)

(2)Relevant Policies? (every police department, organization, etc. has policies) (take a guess on any policies that would be relevant – if you don’t know, you can just write “Not sure”)

(3) Which ethical principles will be applied? (Select 2 or 3. Explain what it is and then tell me how it applies)

Critical thinking questions:

(1)What info an I USING in coming to a conclusion?

(2) What info do I NEED to settle the question? (What info is missing)

(3) Is there another way to INTERPRET the info? (There is always another way to interpret – tell me what it is)

(4) What ASSUMPTION led to my conclusion? (Tell me what you assumed about the people in the scenario)

(5) Is there another POINT OF VIEW to consider? (there is always another POV)

(6) What CONSEQUENCES might be the result of the conclusion?

–> After you complete these steps, tell me what you what do if you were in this situation and explain why (2-4 sentences)

Ethical Principle Sample from class:

Values are elements of desirability, worth or importance. Values become clear when there is a choice to be made. When there are competing values, the value that wins is the priority at that time.

Poole is in a situation where his values may clash because of the expectation of his superior and his dedication to his job. If Poole was to value honesty and Justice, he would stick with his 40-page report that clearly shows the corruption and the assault of Jimenez. Justice is shown because he is committed to his oath as a public servant. He is demonstrating an unbiased view of the incident.

Poole is under a lot of pressure to cut his report down to 2 pages, which would leave out important information. If Poole values loyalty to his chief, then he will go against his instinct and appease the chief. By showing loyalty, the gang remembers who reported the corruption will not see any change and will likely face the consequences of reporting. Poole may receive backlash from the gang members, however, he would likely make his life easier in the workplace by not going against his team.