Abstract The Code of Ethics by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) serves as a comprehensive guidebook for professional conduct, promoting ideals of integrity, equity, and justice. The manual sets a high standard for the JSO staff, mandating that they treat the public with dignity, respect, and empathy. When law enforcement cooperates with the community to identify and respond to safety issues and criminal activity, it builds trust within the community. The JSO emphasizes equal treatment for everyone, irrespective of traits such as race, gender, or ethnicity. The JSO Code of Conduct ensures that all members maintain an unprejudiced stance without fear, favor, malice, or ill will. However, while the Code of Ethics is crucial for encouraging ethical behavior and professionalism, it is not always implemented in practice. Field research can be utilized to allow more interaction between law enforcement and the community to limit systematic biases. This essay will delve into the pros and cons of the significance of the JSO Code of Ethics. Agency's Ethical Code …show more content…
The Code of Ethics promotes integrity, accountability, and justice and promotes community trust in law enforcement. The Code of Ethics sets lofty standards for JSO employees, requiring them to act with honesty, respect, and compassion in all interactions with the public. By upholding these standards, JSO employees display their commitment to serving the community and earning the trust of its citizens. The Code of Ethics provides a framework for holding employees accountable for their actions, ensuring they hold the agency to the highest ethical