A colleague of yours destroys evidence of drug paraphernalia at the scene of a crime.However, under oath, the same colleague produces similar drug paraphernalia and claims it was what he found at the scene of the crime.Which area of criminal justice does would one likely encounter this ethical scenario?

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This scenario involves a law enforcement officer (a colleague) who is directly involved in the investigation and handling of evidence at a crime scene, which falls under the purview of police work. The ethical issue arises from the manipulation or destruction of evidence, a concern most directly associated with police conduct.

A Colleague of Yours Destroys Evidence of Drug Paraphernalia at the Scene