Assignment task:
Ethics, dilemmas, discretion, and issues facing these factors are at the core root of many Criminal Justice related decisions. Outside the Criminal Justice field, ethical decisions may only affect an organization's division or possibly the entire company, but inside the Criminal Justice field, ethical decisions can affect thousands of people and can change policies, procedures, and even case law. Everyone has their own personal beliefs and values, and sometimes those beliefs and values affect their discretion and decisions.
Discuss the variety of ethical dilemmas a police officer may encounter. In what situation might it be acceptable for an officer to behave unethically? In what situations might an officer's adherence to ethics turn out poorly for them and/or their community or department?