Decision Point
Real-Life Ethical Dilemmas in Law Enforcement
1st Edition
Published on 20. November 2013
Book
Hardback
223 pages
978-1-4822-1464-2 (ISBN)
Description
Exploring the concepts of ethics, morality, and decision-making for the law enforcement community, Decision Point: Real-Life Ethical Dilemmas in Law Enforcement offers an inside look at the difficult challenges officers confront every day as they face ethical decisions that could drastically alter the course of their careers.
Through a series of real-life vignettes, the book reviews specific scenarios, the actual decisions that were made, and the consequences and implications of these decisions. Focusing on the critical thinking needed for making appropriate decisions, it retrospectively discusses considerations that were or should have been evaluated at the time. An engaging text ideal for classroom use, the book offers discussion questions at the end of each chapter that can be used as assignments, group breakout discussions, or professor-facilitated discussions.
Through a series of real-life vignettes, the book reviews specific scenarios, the actual decisions that were made, and the consequences and implications of these decisions. Focusing on the critical thinking needed for making appropriate decisions, it retrospectively discusses considerations that were or should have been evaluated at the time. An engaging text ideal for classroom use, the book offers discussion questions at the end of each chapter that can be used as assignments, group breakout discussions, or professor-facilitated discussions.
Reviews / Votes
If you ever thought doing the right thing was easy, you haven't read this book. Our ability, our power to enforce laws and protect our communities, flows from the trust of those we serve. As Decision Point shows us, ethical decision-making is the foundation of this sacred trust."-Frank Milstead, Chief of Police, Mesa, Arizona
"Each chapter brings to life the complex and often ambiguous world that confronts police officers. Regardless of culture or country, this is a must-read for the newest to the most seasoned officers. It is an essential resource for both police officers and those who teach police."
-Warwick Jones, Executive Director, Australian Institute of Police Management
"Offering real-life moral dilemmas that face law enforcement every day, Dr. Green has produced an invaluable text to help all of us-from the beat cop to the highest levels of command-better understand the importance of strong ethical practices in policing."
-Joe McGinn, Sheriff Delaware County, Pennsylvania
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More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oakville
Canada
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
42 s/w Abbildungen
42 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 159 mm
Weight
462 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4822-1464-2 (9781482214642)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction
Overview of Ethical Theory
Loyalty & Duty
If Not Me, Then Who?
I'll See You Tonight!
Diversity & Discrimination
Color of the Badge
The Minister's Misfortune
Where's the ROI at His Age?
Gifts & Gratuities
Where's the Harm?
Plainclothes Dinner
One Year From Retirement
Use of Force
One Extra Hit
Loosen Those Cuffs
Dark Justice
Search & Seizure
Four 20-Dollar Rocks
K-9 Probable Cause
One Black Hair
Self-Reporting
The Day Planner
Karma
Monsters Among Us
Maintaining Confidences
The Starfish
Don't Judge Me
Something You Should Know
Discretion
Through the Eyes of a Child
The Turnpike
Home Life
Informants
Bring Your Toothbrush
The Confidential and (Un)Reliable Informant
Don't Search Him Too Close
Afterword
References
About the Author
Index
Overview of Ethical Theory
Loyalty & Duty
If Not Me, Then Who?
I'll See You Tonight!
Diversity & Discrimination
Color of the Badge
The Minister's Misfortune
Where's the ROI at His Age?
Gifts & Gratuities
Where's the Harm?
Plainclothes Dinner
One Year From Retirement
Use of Force
One Extra Hit
Loosen Those Cuffs
Dark Justice
Search & Seizure
Four 20-Dollar Rocks
K-9 Probable Cause
One Black Hair
Self-Reporting
The Day Planner
Karma
Monsters Among Us
Maintaining Confidences
The Starfish
Don't Judge Me
Something You Should Know
Discretion
Through the Eyes of a Child
The Turnpike
Home Life
Informants
Bring Your Toothbrush
The Confidential and (Un)Reliable Informant
Don't Search Him Too Close
Afterword
References
About the Author
Index