After arresting a dangerous suspect, an officer realizes that (s)he lacked grounds to make the initial stop. Rather than see the suspect released, the officer falsifies his/her report to make appear as though the stop was justified. This category of ethical dilemma involves:

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This dilemma involves honesty because the officer is intentionally falsifying a report, which goes against principles of integrity and truthfulness. Discretion and duty may also come into play, but the core issue is the lack of honesty in reporting the circumstances of the stop. Loyalty is not really a factor in this scenario.

After Arresting a Dangerous Suspect, an Officer Realizes That (S)he