Research of Ethics in Criminal Justice

But since public officers in the criminal justice system are expected to keep high standards as compared to the ordinary person because they are granted high authority and power. In The Ethical Dilemma 1 The public administrators in the police department have a unique position, and they are trusted to deliver impartial service to all members of the public without any form of prejudice using the existing laws and regulations. At the same time members of the public are also allowed by the constitution to organize a rally or assembly as long as the current rules are adhered to. For instance, before holding a public gathering, the existing laws provide for the application of a permit from the law enforcement authorities. The use of the license enables the law enforcement authorities to provide security during that event.

This is because the work of the administrator is to ensure that the law is followed to the latter. Secondly, I will politely advise the police chief not only to follow the law strictly but also to stop using derogatory statements about the members of the group because that is not ethical. On the other hand, I will neither use tear gas and Billy clubs nor arrest any person because the work of a police officer should not promote the infringement on the individual rights of members of the public. The police should only use other means such as tear gas the group if they are rioting and not cooperating with the police orders. The attitude of referring to the non-proscribed group as terrorist and thugs by the chief is unlawful, and against the code of work and ethics, therefore, I will not follow her orders because they are not anchored in law (Cheeseman et al.

Ethical Issue 4 Just like the police, the judges, as well as all players in the criminal justice system, must have the discretion of ensuring honesty and impartiality in the justice and penal policy. The judges must adhere to the legal codes which are intended to keep the profession morally ethical. If judges do engage in unethical activities, then the public trust vested upon the court system is likely to be eroded. This may promote anarchy since members of the society will start taking action upon them without seeking for litigation in the court. They set the behavior of judges and the operational goals of the criminal system. Remember the information might be the answer to all the existing problems. The professional work of the investigator should form the basis of every movement.