Throughout the violence and the dismantle of the institution I have learned that the relationship between a correctional officer and an inmate needs to be about giving and earning respect. The inmates are still humans, just humans that made bad decisions during a time in their life. The second thing I learned was that as a correctional guard, you need to be fully aware of your surroundings and not manipulate inmates. The guards were ignorant with their own power and did not notice when there was clear indication of a riot. This contributes to my understanding of the American prison system because it goes back to what we were taught as children, treat others how you want to be treated.
While there are a vast number of proponents, the same thing cannot be said for opponents. The first group of people to oppose AB 12 would be the assembly members that voted against the formation of this law back in 2010. Assembly members against the bill believed that there were not sufficient government funds to put towards it. The second group to oppose Assembly Bill 12 are taxpayers. They believe that programs like Adoption Assistance, Transitional Housing Programs, and Kinship Guardian Assistance have been of enough help for foster youth.
Furthermore, Police Officers are held to higher standards than others employed in public service because they alone have the power to limit individual freedom. Another effort to increase legitimacy with the citizens of Dallas is the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and the Canons of Police Ethics that provides officers with a philosophical en ethical basis for the Dallas Police Department rules and regulations. The provisions of the Code of Conduct shall be observed by all members of the Department in order to maintain the confidence, respect, and support of the public. Police Legitimacy reflects on how the public perceives officers and what they can do to improve or erode those perceptions. In the city of Dallas, there is about one patrol officer for every thousand citizens, as a result, the impact that every single Dallas Police Officers makes on the citizens that we served represent the Police Department in general.
A department is judged by the one “rotten apple” (Pollock, 2016) an example of this is, if one cop is taking kickbacks, then the whole department is viewed as being corrupt. If the employees do not agree with the unethical decisions of their leaders then they can be addressed through a commission
Introduction The topic of this paper is the South Carolina Department of Corrections. This agency was selected due to the authors’ current major of Criminal Justice. While attending classes at Tri-County Technical College I have covered many aspect of the criminal justice system as a whole along with the area of corrections. Although I am familiar with the topic, this will be in depth to the South Carolina Department of Corrections and how this agency interacts within the state government.
Yet, at their core, the ethos remains: to protect and to serve. Ensconced atop this hierarchy sat the Chief of Police, a figure of immense responsibility and respect. Their selection often involved a complex interplay of merit and political acumen, navigating the delicate balance between political appointees and civil service veterans. The Chief's role was pivotal, setting the department's tone and ethos, guiding its officers, and serving as a bridge between the law enforcement machinery and the community it
The Australian police force is one of the most noticeable and influential agencies of social control within society. Because of this, the NSW Code of Practice signifies in attempting improving the liability of the NSW Police to the community it serves. The Code of Practice complements the NSW Police’s code of Conduct & Ethics by providing an ethical framework for police, by reinforcing the need for all officers to act with honesty and integrity. These codes are created upon members of the NSW Police acting in accordance to morals and values such as treating everyone with respect, courtesy and fairness and powers are applied correctly and sensibly. These ethics aim to improve the Police’s NSW Police Force Code of Practice as it requires officers to put good practice into place.
The FBI enjoys a reputation as one of the finest law enforcement organizations in the world. This reputation is largely dependent upon how each of us conduct ourselves, both in our official and personal lives. All FBI employees are expected to act in accordance with the highest standards of personal honor and integrity. Although there are many aspects to this requirement, they may be distilled down to the following Code of Conduct. Ascertain and understand the laws, regulations, and rules govern their official activities and conform their professional conduct accordingly; Apply the Principles of Ethical Code, FBI Motto and the FBI Core Values in the daily conduct of their personal and professional activities; Obey the Standards of Ethical
The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Code of Conduct is a code or standard of ethics that is be used to set a standard above ordinary morality for Tennessee State Troopers. Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct and any other policies, which may be specific to the employee’s organizational unit, may subject the employee to disciplinary action in accordance with the Department of Human Resources Rules and Regulations. All employees are required to read and sign this Code of Conduct before assuming their job responsibilities ("State of Tennessee _ Code of Conduct," 2016, p. 1). When determining why ethical behavior is important to the criminal justice system, lets first define just what ethics is.
Reading the article made realize how much do correction officers actually do and how their daily life is about in the prisons. It is also know that correction officers don't get recognition from the community and the government as often as they should or none. The media portrays the wrong perception of their duties on television and movies. We are shown that the CO's are mean and treat the inmates really bad when in reality they don't. In the article the author explains to the reader what they go through while they perform their job and the feelings that runs through them for not being recognized as they should be.
These guidelines help the officers in ethical decision making in hopes to eliminate undesired behavior and encourage ethical practices. “The codes of ethics are specific provisions promoting the safeguarding of lives and property, the importance of avoiding bias and the understanding that the badge is a symbol of the public trust (Roufa 2014).” These core values must promote a culture that encourages the open discussion of ethical dilemmas and the use of a fair process to resolving ethical conflicts and conducting research. The responsibility even lies on appellate and trial courts, public and prosecution defender offices; parole and probation agencies; custodial institutions and departments responsible for all the functions.
The Preamble of the American Correctional Association Code of Ethics expresses that individuals from the affiliation ought to have "unfailing genuineness, regard for the pride and singularity of people and a promise to demonstrable skill and empathetic administration. " Unfortunately, not everybody utilized by the Department of Corrections takes after this code of morals. Amid my examination of this paper I found two things that annoyed me. One is the way that prison guard unfortunate behavior or defilement is all that much an issue inside of the jails framework. Two is the amazing absence of documentation or research with reference to why this is occurring in our remedial society.
Many police agencies today have established a code of ethics, or codes of conduct, and it easy to find parallels between Peel’s principles and present policies and
Professionalism as Bartollas and Siegel define it “refers to a set of character strengths and personal values directed at providing the highest quality service to others in the workplace, both colleagues and clients” (2013). In the field of corrections, professionalism affects not only those working in the facility or those imprisoned within its walls, but the families of inmates and officers /correctional staff, the local community, and the relationships within the law enforcement community as well. As discussed in the text, there are several areas in which professionalism in the field of corrections must address to effectively maintain if’s facilities. While there have been significant gains in recent years, there are still areas which continue
‘’Most officers enter law enforcement with minimal experience in the field or in handling the moral dilemmas that officers typically encounter. They learn how to perform their jobs, as well as recognize the organizational norms, values, and culture, from their peers and supervisors. While supervisors provide direct, formal reinforcement, officers’ peers offer friendship and informal rewards that, in many cases, hold greater influence than official recognition from the agency’’ (Fitch, 2011). Officers who come across situations where they are unsure what is morally and ethically best to do often turn to their peers for assurance and guidance. Good ethical behavior can easily be influenced by officers and those in law enforcement.
