In a paper (5 pages minimum) respond to the following:
- Identify and describe ways that terrorism has impacted the police mission in the U.S. Be sure to provide examples. Describe at least two disagreements that exist regarding the appropriate law enforcement behavior to fight terrorism and maintain personal liberties.
- What role does social stigma play in police ethics? Describe this role. Give specific examples from your reading or your experiences, where social stigma played a role in furthering police corruption and where it played a role in reducing it.
- Are the ethical forces behind police corruption the same as those involved in police abuses of force? Identify four components of public corruption within the criminal justice field, and describe the strategies used to control this corruption. Support your answer.
- Define and discuss individual conscience and police assignments using specific examples. Explain how training can prepare would-be police officers for the ethical dilemmas they will face. Provide examples.
The paper will be a minimum of five (5) double-spaced pages using a 12-point font. It must be in American Psychological Association (APA) format.
Note: This Assignment will require outside research. Use at least three credible sources beyond the text material. You are encouraged to use the Kaplan online library, the Writing Center, and any other outside resources in supporting your task, using proper citations in APA style.
Directions for Submitting Your Assignment
Write your paper in a Word document and save it in a location and with a name that you will remember. Be sure to include your name, class, and section number in your essay. Submit your Assignment to the Dropbox by the end of Unit 8 in the basket titled Unit 8: Essays.
