Part 2: Real-World Ethics Failures and Accountability

Part 2: Real-World Ethics Failures and Accountability (19%) (DUE MARCH 1, 2026) Documentary Resources: Submission Guidelines – DO NOT put anything on your papers except your analysis or essay. In other words, do not put your name, the date, course name, professors name, NOTHING except your essay. – All papers must be in APA format with proper citations – Include video titles, URLs, and timestamps when referencing specific content – Use 12-point Times New Roman font, double spaced, one-inch margins – Submit through Moodle by assigned deadlines – Late = Zero (there are no exceptions, so dont ask). 1. Policing the Police – FRONTLINE (2016, full documentary)[4] 2. Police on Trial – FRONTLINE (2022, 1hr 24min)[5] 3. Police Accountability: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2016)[6] . Assignment Tasks: Select TWO of the three documentaries to watch and analyze. Write a (1,600 exact word) comprehensive analysis that includes: 1. Pattern and Practice Identification: Using the Newark Police case from Policing the Police, identify: 6 POL-3015 Ethics and The Professional Course Syllabus Spring -> January 20, 2026 May 11, 2026 – Specific constitutional violations documented – Systemic issues that enabled unethical conduct – Community impact of police misconduct 2. Accountability Mechanisms Analysis: Examine the accountability systems discussed: – Internal affairs investigations and their limitations – Prosecutor conflicts of interest in charging police officers – Civilian oversight and consent decree processes – Body-worn camera implementation 3. Reform Challenges: Based on the documentaries, analyze: – Why police reform is difficult to implement – Resistance from police unions and departments – The balance between effective policing and constitutional rights – The role of public trust in police legitimacy 4. Ethical Framework Application: Apply the IACP Code of Ethics from Part 1 to the cases presented. Where did officers fail to meet ethical standards? What systemic changes would better support ethical conduct? Deliverable: APA format, with specific references to video content and timestamps where appropriate