Summary A
On each shift, police officers face a variety of situations requiring sound judgment and the ethical use of discretion. If an officer fails to consider the right factors, those decisions may lead the officer down a slippery slope of deviation toward corruption. Experts believe that for police officers, there are no "minor" unethical behaviors. Smith is clearly in need of direction regarding the ethics of his behavior. Supporting Smith in front of the attorney is a good decision to protect the department. However, Smith has clearly been engaging in some unethical behavior and needs to be told that this is no longer going to be tolerated. It is important that you understand that, if there are no consequences for Smith, other officers may take this as a sign that such behavior is acceptable in your agency.
To learn more about the ethics of police officers and their potential for corruption, see "The Dilemma of Law Versus Order."
Summary B
On each shift, police officers face a variety of situations requiring sound judgment and the ethical use of discretion. If an officer fails to consider the right factors, those decisions may lead the officer down a slippery slope of deviation toward corruption. Experts believe that for police officers, there are no "minor" unethical behaviors. Smith is clearly in need of direction regarding the ethics of his behavior. Telling Horne's attorney you will be filing a brutality complaint against Smith is a good decision to hold Smith accountable and to send a message throughout the department that this behavior will not be tolerated. However, it might have been better to wait to share this information at a later date in order to discuss the situation with the police department's legal counsel. Smith may not be the only one who will face consequences for his behavior. The department will feel repercussions as well.
To learn more about the ethics of police officers and their potential for corruption, see "The Dilemma of Law Versus Order."
You allow Smith to continue processing Jonah Horne into the system and close yourself into your office to begin the paperwork regarding the brutality complaint. You have it completed before Horne's lawyer arrives and requests a conversation about the condition of his client with you and the arresting officer.
-If Smith did engage in unreasonable force against Horne, which of the following explains why?

Question

Summary A
On each shift, police officers face a variety of situations requiring sound judgment and the ethical use of discretion. If an officer fails to consider the right factors, those decisions may lead the officer down a slippery slope of deviation toward corruption. Experts believe that for police officers, there are no "minor" unethical behaviors. Smith is clearly in need of direction regarding the ethics of his behavior. Supporting Smith in front of the attorney is a good decision to protect the department. However, Smith has clearly been engaging in some unethical behavior and needs to be told that this is no longer going to be tolerated. It is important that you understand that, if there are no consequences for Smith, other officers may take this as a sign that such behavior is acceptable in your agency. 
To learn more about the ethics of police officers and their potential for corruption, see "The Dilemma of Law Versus Order."
Summary B
On each shift, police officers face a variety of situations requiring sound judgment and the ethical use of discretion. If an officer fails to consider the right factors, those decisions may lead the officer down a slippery slope of deviation toward corruption. Experts believe that for police officers, there are no "minor" unethical behaviors. Smith is clearly in need of direction regarding the ethics of his behavior. Telling Horne's attorney you will be filing a brutality complaint against Smith is a good decision to hold Smith accountable and to send a message throughout the department that this behavior will not be tolerated. However, it might have been better to wait to share this information at a later date in order to discuss the situation with the police department's legal counsel. Smith may not be the only one who will face consequences for his behavior. The department will feel repercussions as well.
To learn more about the ethics of police officers and their potential for corruption, see "The Dilemma of Law Versus Order."
You allow Smith to continue processing Jonah Horne into the system and close yourself into your office to begin the paperwork regarding the brutality complaint. You have it completed before Horne's lawyer arrives and requests a conversation about the condition of his client with you and the arresting officer.
-If Smith did engage in unreasonable force against Horne, which of the following explains why?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

a. Correct. Noble cause corruption involves the idea that it is okay to bend the rules to achieve the "right" outcome. See "Police Corruption,"
b. Incorrect. Implicit bias is bias that comes from subtle cognitive processes that operates at a subconscious level. Noble cause corruption involves the idea that it is okay to bend the rules to achieve the "right" outcome. See "Police Corruption,"
c. Incorrect. Police deception occurs when an officer falsifies police reports or commits perjury. Noble cause corruption involves the idea that it is okay to bend the rules to achieve the "right" outcome. See "Police Corruption,"
d. Incorrect. Gratuities are items of value given to someone because of their job. Noble cause corruption involves the idea that it is okay to bend the rules to achieve the "right" outcome. See "Police Corruption,"

Summary a On Each Shift, Police Officers Face a Variety of Situations