Assignment:
Discussion Question Ethical Considerations
Federal law enforcement assumes jurisdiction over high-profile violent crimes, hate crimes, and human trafficking, among others. The reasoning is that federal agencies such as the FBI have more resources, experience, and contextual awareness than state or local agencies, thus leading to swifter justice for victims and safety for the public. In other words, it's the right thing to do for particularly sensitive crimes. What do you think?
For this Discussion, you share your perspective about the role of such ethical considerations in jurisdictional decision making and consider how the law enforcement community at large can improve.
To what degree should ethical considerations, such as what is best for the victim, the community, or even the offender, factor into jurisdictional decisions?
What strategies can the law enforcement community use to better protect citizens and be more responsive to victims?