Ethics for the Public Service Professional

Ethics for the Public Service Professional

Public service professionals - government officials, those in the legal system, first responders, and investigators - confront ethical issues every day. In an environment where each decision can mean the di... Les mer

Ethics for the Public Service Professional

Public service professionals - government officials, those in the legal system, first responders, and investigators - confront ethical issues every day. In an environment where each decision can mean the difference between life and death or freedom and imprisonment, deciding on an ethical course of action can pose challenges to even the most seasoned professional. Ethics for the Public Service Professional explores these issues as they relate to virtually all areas of public service. Examining the history of ethics, codes, and legislation relating to public service, this volume: Provides timely coverage of current police and public service controversies Discusses important new mechanisms of accountability, including comprehensive use-of-force reporting, citizen complaint procedures, early intervention systems, and police auditors Presents real-life situations faced by those within public service, encouraging discussion and debate Incorporates news stories throughout the text to demonstrate the diverse scope of ethical issues within the public service workplace Includes a list of Web sites to facilitate further research Each chapter begins with learning objectives to emphasize active rather than passive learning, along with key terms for readers to assimilate. Many chapters contain Ripped from the Headlines current event examples that demonstrate actual scenarios involving the issues discussed within the chapter. Case studies and summations further assist readers in comprehending the material, along with sections offering insight from public servants specializing in a particular area. Review questions at the end of each chapter test comprehension.

Ethics: A Look at the Basics What Are "Ethics"? Revisiting the Basics Morals, Values, and Ethics Ethical Subdivisions Differentiating Ethics and Morals from Law What Ethics Involves Further Defining Ethical Makeup Causal and Moral Responsibility Ethical Perspectives Altruism Utilitarianism Categorical Imperative Ethical Culture Decision Making: The Logic of Ethics Ethical Decision Making Making a Decision Guidelines for Ethical Decision Making Existentialism The Logic of Ethics Good versus Bad Arguments Deductive versus Inductive Arguments Truth versus Validity Sound versus Unsound Arguments Evaluating the Result of Decisions Leadership Ethics Introduction Deciding How to Lead Establishing Trust through Leadership Ethical Behavior as an Organizational Theme Why Morale Is Important in Organizational Ethics Ethics in the Workplace Assessment Ethical Codes and Standards Establishing Organizational Support Developing Codes of Ethics Code of Ethics Types Purpose of Establishing a Code of Ethics Arguments against Ethical Codes Code of Ethics Examples Ethics in Law Enforcement Introduction; Randy Taylor Ethical Frameworks Related to Ethical Training Codes of Ethics in Law Enforcement Police Culture Career Stages and Ethics Police Misbehavior Current Practices for the Prevention of Unethical Behavior Authority Discretion Corruption Conflicts of Interest Recruitment Ripped from the Headlines Ethics in Forensic Science Ethics and Forensic Testimony Forensic Science Gone Awry Legal Rulings Regarding Forensic Testimony National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Report Ethics at the Crime Scene Misconduct within Crime Laboratories; R. T. Bowen Ethics Education in Forensic Science; R. T. Bowen National Forensic Center; R. T. Bowen Ripped from the Headlines Ethics in Corrections Systems Ethics in Corrections; C. Roberson and S. Mire Subculture in Corrections Sentencing The Case against Socrates Purposes of Punishment Retribution Deterrence Incapacitation Rehabilitation Ripped from the Headlines Ethics in the Legal System Introduction Judges and Magistrates Attorneys Reporting Professional Misconduct Expert Witnesses Ripped from the Headlines Ethics in Public Office Ethics in Governance United States Office of Government

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