1 Ethical Dilemma Simulation Training

2 Lesson Learning Goal You will learn how using video taped ethical dilemmas can be effective in changing attitudes, in taking charge of one’s own direction in life, and in taking responsibility for one’s own conduct.

3 Learning Objectives You will be able to: Explain what an Ethical Dilemma is. Use Video Ethical Dilemmas to implement change. Discuss the four reasons why people act unethically.

4 Why Law Enforcement Officials Commit Unethical Acts They justify their actions with excuses They experience momentary selfishness They make a bad decision They are afraid of paying the price for doing the right thing

5 Human Reaction Under Stress: The Fight or Flight Syndrome In a crisis we’ll react the way we’ve been trained! Stress effects how we think; how we behave; and how we communicate! Our body will experience over 200 changes.

6 Human Reaction Under Stress Vasoconstriction Tunnel vision Auditory exclusion Distortions of time and Dimensions Loss of short term memory Impaired judgment and decision making

7 Stress & Ethical Decision Making We need to provide our officers with the skills they need to make split-second ethical decisions during periods of high stress!

8 Stress & Ethical Decision Making How do we provide our officers with the skills they need to make split-second ethical decisions during periods of high stress?

9 Stress & Ethical Decision Making Physical reactions to high- stress moments and then anchoring the desired response into long-term memory! ! !

10 Ethical Dilemma Simulation Training Techniques Create stress (exercise) Darken the room Play simulation (video, audio, reading) Turn-on the lights Participants have 30 seconds to complete the NIE Dilemma answer sheet (Pg. 164) NEVER practice incorrect procedures!

11 Ethical Dilemma Simulation Training