Ethics Training 2007 Lexington Division of Police Training Academy

Objectives- Define Ethics Define Ethics Define Integrity Define Integrity Define Situational Ethics Define Situational Ethics Identify Continuum of Compromise Identify Continuum of Compromise Identify 4 most common behaviors that lead to officer misconduct Identify 4 most common behaviors that lead to officer misconduct Identify how ethics in law enforcement insures integrity Identify how ethics in law enforcement insures integrity Identify how integrity relates to effective relationships with community Identify how integrity relates to effective relationships with community

Ethics - Discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with a moral duty and obligation Discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with a moral duty and obligation “It’s the right thing to do”! “It’s the right thing to do”!

Integrity Firm adherence to code of especially moral or artistic values Firm adherence to code of especially moral or artistic values

Situational Ethics- System of ethics by which acts are judged within their contents instead of by categorical principles System of ethics by which acts are judged within their contents instead of by categorical principles

Situational Values Movement toward situational values from core values many times puts the police in direct confrontation with subgroups within society. Movement toward situational values from core values many times puts the police in direct confrontation with subgroups within society. Subgroups in society that experience significant disenfranchisement in terms of education, employment and housing are particularly at risk for exposure to the “situationally ethical” police officer. * Subgroups in society that experience significant disenfranchisement in terms of education, employment and housing are particularly at risk for exposure to the “situationally ethical” police officer. * * (Kevin Gilmartin, Ph.D. Functional Competency 2007) * (Kevin Gilmartin, Ph.D. Functional Competency 2007)

Continuum of Compromise Compromise Begins Compromise Begins As officers are exposed to various situations they become increasingly tempted to compromise their values as police… As officers are exposed to various situations they become increasingly tempted to compromise their values as police…

Continuum of Compromise Sense of Victimization Sense of Victimization Over time “the job” becomes the officers life. Officers identify with the police role. An attitude of “I am the police” determines how one may react to various situations. Over time “the job” becomes the officers life. Officers identify with the police role. An attitude of “I am the police” determines how one may react to various situations. This may lead to an officer developing a sense of “entitlement”. This may lead to an officer developing a sense of “entitlement”. Entitlement is the belief that an individual by virtue of his/her position is owed certain privileges Entitlement is the belief that an individual by virtue of his/her position is owed certain privileges

Examples of Entitlement “Speed limits don’t apply to us” “Speed limits don’t apply to us” Gratuities Gratuities - Free Coffee - Free Coffee - Discounted food - Discounted food - Discounted merchandise - Discounted merchandise

Continuum of Compromise Acts of Omission Acts of Omission Officers overlook offenses or avoid certain basic police functions; Rationalization/justification of inappropriate behavior Officers overlook offenses or avoid certain basic police functions; Rationalization/justification of inappropriate behavior

Examples of Omission Talking a complainant out of a report Talking a complainant out of a report Overlooking traffic violations Overlooking traffic violations Failing to render aid when required Failing to render aid when required Failing to show up on a call for service Failing to show up on a call for service

Continuum of Compromise Acts of Commission Acts of Commission Breaking of “small rules” (situational ethics) Breaking of “small rules” (situational ethics) Breaking of “big rules”; Criminal Acts Breaking of “big rules”; Criminal Acts

Acts of Commission Falsifying reports Falsifying reports Padding overtime Padding overtime Failing to book in evidence Failing to book in evidence Improper use of force Improper use of force Theft Theft Murder Murder Carrying unauthorized equipment Carrying unauthorized equipment Failing to report accidents Failing to report accidents

4 most common behaviors associated with misconduct Anger Anger Anger

4 most common behaviors associated with misconduct Lust Lust

4 most common behaviors associated with misconduct Greed Greed Second Boston Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges Second Boston Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges A second crooked Boston police officer pleaded guilty to federal charges that he protected drug dealers and committed on-duty crimes using his uniform and service weapon, prosecutors said. A second crooked Boston police officer pleaded guilty to federal charges that he protected drug dealers and committed on-duty crimes using his uniform and service weapon, prosecutors said. Nelson Carrasquillo, 36, pleaded guilty yesterday to all the charges in his indictment, including conspiring to traffic more than 5 kilograms of cocaine and more than 1 kilogram of heroin and two counts of attempting to aid and abet the possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. Nelson Carrasquillo, 36, pleaded guilty yesterday to all the charges in his indictment, including conspiring to traffic more than 5 kilograms of cocaine and more than 1 kilogram of heroin and two counts of attempting to aid and abet the possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. The plea came just as the federal government was due to pick a jury in connection with his crimes. The plea came just as the federal government was due to pick a jury in connection with his crimes. Carrasquillo was arrested last July in Miami along with two BPD colleagues, Carlos Pizarro, 37, and the reputed ringleader of the crooked cop crew, Roberto "Kiko" Pulido, 42. Pizarro has also pleaded guilty in connection with the case, prosecutors said. Carrasquillo was arrested last July in Miami along with two BPD colleagues, Carlos Pizarro, 37, and the reputed ringleader of the crooked cop crew, Roberto "Kiko" Pulido, 42. Pizarro has also pleaded guilty in connection with the case, prosecutors said. Pulido and Carrasquillo were assigned to the BPD's elite motorcycle unit. The trio had been slated to celebrate a successful deal with drug dealers they were working with in Florida, but were met by FBI agents instead. Pulido and Carrasquillo were assigned to the BPD's elite motorcycle unit. The trio had been slated to celebrate a successful deal with drug dealers they were working with in Florida, but were met by FBI agents instead. The three were also accused of running an illegal after-hours club in Hyde Park frequented by strippers that was dubbed "the Boom Boom Room." Pulido's trial is under way in federal court. The three were also accused of running an illegal after-hours club in Hyde Park frequented by strippers that was dubbed "the Boom Boom Room." Pulido's trial is under way in federal court.

4 most common behaviors associated with misconduct Peer Pressure Peer Pressure “You’re either a crook or you’re a cop” “You’re either a crook or you’re a cop”

The Organization Officers should be mindful of what is good for the organization when performing their duties. Officers should be mindful of what is good for the organization when performing their duties. Adherence to ones ethics will insure that policies and procedures are adhered to – This insures the integrity of the organization. Adherence to ones ethics will insure that policies and procedures are adhered to – This insures the integrity of the organization.

Integrity of the Organization The effectiveness of the organization is directly affected by the relationship between the organization and the community. The effectiveness of the organization is directly affected by the relationship between the organization and the community. The community will have faith in and therefore support the police organization when integrity is above reproach. The community will have faith in and therefore support the police organization when integrity is above reproach.

Division of Police Mission Statement As employees of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Division of Police, we will continually strive to improve our knowledge, skills and abilities in order to provide the citizens of Fayette County with the most efficient and professional law enforcement services attainable. As employees of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Division of Police, we will continually strive to improve our knowledge, skills and abilities in order to provide the citizens of Fayette County with the most efficient and professional law enforcement services attainable.

Bibliography : Lexington Police General Order 93-1/I Authority/Goals and Objectives Lexington Police General Order 93-1/I Authority/Goals and Objectives LFUCG Code of Ordinances Chapter 25 Code of Ethics LFUCG Code of Ordinances Chapter 25 Code of Ethics LFUCG Employee Ethics Handbook LFUCG Employee Ethics Handbook Ethics based policing- Kevin Gilmartin, Ph.D. Ethics based policing- Kevin Gilmartin, Ph.D. Gilmartin, Harris & Associates Gilmartin, Harris & Associates Functional Competency Functional Competency RCMP-learning.org 2007 RCMP-learning.org 2007