Ethics
Since its publication in 1994, “The Oz Principle” has become the worldwide guide on accountability. Here’s what law enforcement can take from this book
“How do we expect officers to be good at decision-making if we don’t start it in the academy?”
The “hard truth” in law enforcement is telling what’s true, but difficult to hear with the improvement of a community, agency or individual as a goal
We have substantial ‘problems lying in wait’ in too many law enforcement agencies that we need to address
Taking a cue from pilot training, the EPIC program teaches officers to become active bystanders who speak up when watching a troubling event unfold
Agencies that take no action to terminate officers who have been proven to be dishonest are placing themselves at risk
“F*#k off” is protected speech and does not justify a stop
Should a trooper’s conflicting statements about a lost hat constitute the type of credibility failure that destroys an officer’s career?
Arbitrary policies prohibiting the hiring of the children of our finest are not only unfair but also un-American
Correctional officer cadets objecting to participating in a Nazi salute for a class photo were first pressured, then ordered, to participate
Ego, tradition, indifference and bad judgment can allow inappropriate behaviors to become normalized
We damage the law enforcement profession when we drive in a careless manner and with disregard for the very laws we enforce
It only takes one ethically flawed decision to devastate your personal life and police career
Axon will not be using the tech in its cameras, heeding the recommendation of its ethics board
Recruit and in-service training on ethical police practice must emphasize the many pitfalls of such conduct
Planning and prevention define responses to high-profile officer-involved incidents
If legislatures, courts and prosecutors can’t agree on what Brady requires, is it any wonder officers and police departments are uncertain?
Research can help inform how to better prepare students to make ethical decisions in the field
Officials say the veteran agent kept the cocaine in his agency vehicle for the rest of his shift before turning it over to another smuggler
John Kivlin lost his job and served time in jail before an investigation revealed the truth
Make sure to share your quiz results and challenge your colleagues to match or beat your score
The road to justice is difficult, so recognizing our inconsistent beliefs and justifications is paramount to acting appropriately
Touch is likely the most important physical activity a law enforcement officer will engage in during their police career
If complacency can kill us physically, what role does ethical complacency play in ending a police officer’s career?
EPIC gives New Orleans police officers the strategies and tools they need to step in and prevent problems before they occur
Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio was convicted of a criminal charge for refusing to stop traffic patrols that targeted immigrants
Joe Arpaio is charged with criminal contempt-of-court for prolonging his immigration patrols 17 months after a judge ordered them stopped
A viral video of an officer’s interaction with an apparently intoxicated man raises questions about how recordings of police interactions with the public are shared
Exposure to IA will allow a cop to better understand the personnel system, agendas of some citizens, attitudes and mindset of officers, and the thought process of managers
Because ‘real police work’ can include dealing with truancy, family issues, traffic safety and control, community health, and neighborhood disputes, many of the most effective police officers are those who are altruistic
A large number of police officer suicides are committed by cops who are under investigation
Too often, police leaders seem to believe that ‘bad officers’ only flourish in someone else’s back yard and not their own
Some may label this an overreaction, but it’s the wave of the future
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