Ethics in Criminal Justice
Subjective definition depending on circumstance
5 goals
Grow in accountability
Appreciate the coercive nature of the CJ system
Begin developing analytical skills
Develop wholesight
Become aware of ethical issues
4 Common Ethical Elements :
Duty to enforce the law
Duty to uphold constitutional protections
Discretion
Public servants
Amendment V
Amendment VI
Amendment VIII
Amendment IV
Amendment XIV
Root words for literal definition
"Moralis" (Latin) - "custom or character"
"Ethos" (Greek) - "character or conduct"