Courtney Discussion 4-8 Lessons

Lesson 4-8 Discussions Ethics 

Lesson 4

List some of the legally prescribed powers law enforcement officers have. List and explain the reasons why law enforcement officers should not misuse their powers.
What was the purpose of the Milgram Experiment? Where did Milgrams idea stem from? What did the findings demonstrate?
List and explain the reasons Milgrams study is important for law enforcement. 

 
 
Lessson 5
Chapter 5

Explain the concepts of autonomy and accountability in law enforcement. Why must police have both?
List and describe Griffiths three different models that are used in different jurisdictions to investigate the police.
Describe corruption under British Columbias Police Act.

 
Lesson 6

Chapter 6

Define and describe Noble Cause Corruption.
List the reasons why police demonstrations have been historically difficult.
Explain the importance of police intelligence regarding potentially volatile protest groups. Explain the concept of strategic incapacitation and explain how this tactic is used.
What is a definition of a riot as discussed in Chapter 6? Explain how even when a riot exists, police face criticisms by the public, media, and judicial reviews.

 
Lesson 7 Assignment

Chapter 7

Is discretion in law enforcement and policing necessary? Explain.
Explain the term professionalism in the context of law enforcement. Is law enforcement an occupation or a profession?
Explain the concept of selective enforcement. Provide an example of selective enforcement.
Explain the importance of loyalty in police departments and explain the limitations of loyalty.

 
Lesson 8 Assignment

Chapter 8

What is meant by police subculture? Explain and describe positive examples of the police subculture.
Describe the process of the socialization of police. Is the socialization of police positive or negative for the profession? Explain your answers.
Define and explain the terms of skepticism and cynicism. How do they differ and how are they similar?
Define moral culpability and legal culpability. How are the lines between these two terms blurred at times? Explain