1. http://cop.spcollege.edu Presented by: The Florida Regional Community Policing Institute at St. Petersburg College With Funding from: Department of Justice, COPS Office Ethical Issues and Decisions in Law Enforcement

2. http://cop.spcollege.edu Getting Started Introduction and Pretest Introduction of Instructor RCPI Paperwork Review of Course Goals

3. http://cop.spcollege.edu Course Goals Participants will: –Become sensitized to ethical issues in law enforcement. –Understand the importance of moral maturity and individual character. –Demonstrate decision-making techniques for better professional and personal decisions. –Apply learned skills to scenarios of ethical decisions.

4. http://cop.spcollege.edu Ethics Training Is Not … Indoctrination A back-handed method to change you An attempt to imply that your ethics are flawed

5. http://cop.spcollege.edu Ethics Training Is … A process of understanding yourself better Choosing the wisest course of action A perishable skill Vital and necessary: –Career and retirement longevity –Makes your job easier –Restores public trust in law enforcement

6. http://cop.spcollege.edu Four Components of Consistent Ethical Behavior 1.Moral Sensitivity –The ability to recognize the presence and nature of ethical issues; a situation represents an ethical problem that requires an ethical decision. 2.Moral Judgment –Make the right ethical decision; to determine the morally correct and wisest course of action. This requires the use of critical thinking skills and the ability to prioritize competing ethical principles and values.

7. http://cop.spcollege.edu Four Components of Consistent Ethical Behavior, continued 3.Moral Motivation –The desire to do the right thing and to be a good and ethical person. 4.Moral Character –Maturity, courage and discipline to follow through and do what you know is right in situations of strong temptation and/or great pressure from others.

8. http://cop.spcollege.edu Participant Introductions Ethics scavenger hunt exercise Other options “The World Needs …”

9. http://cop.spcollege.edu Why Do Ethics Matter? Brainstorming and Discussion

10. http://cop.spcollege.edu Basic Ethical Terms and Concepts Ethics Ethical Principles Ethical Issues Profession and Professional

11. http://cop.spcollege.edu The “Corrupt Cop” Video Discussion

12. http://cop.spcollege.edu Personal Attitudes - Ethical Behavior Attitude stages in the typical law enforcement officer’s career –Idealistic –Frustrated –Defiant –Resigned –Aware –Decisive –Committed

13. http://cop.spcollege.edu “7 Habits of Highly Effective Law Enforcement Officers” 1.Be proactive 2.Begin with the end in mind 3.Put first things first 4.Think win-win 5.Seek first to understand, the to be understood 6.Synergize 7.Sharpen the saw –Reproduced with permission for Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective Law Enforcement Officers” course.

14. http://cop.spcollege.edu Personal Character and Moral Development Four categories of police character –The Bad Character –The Weak Character –The Self-Controlled Character –The Excellent Character Reprinted from Edwin Delattre Discussion and Reflection

15. http://cop.spcollege.edu The Kohlberg Video Discussion

16. http://cop.spcollege.edu Stages of Moral Development Stage One: –Punishment and obedience Stage Two: –What’s in it for me? Stage Three: –Social approval Stage Four: –Law and order Stage Five: –The values of the organization/society Stage Six: –Universal ethical principles

17. http://cop.spcollege.edu Decision Making Tools Bell, Book & Candle The A.S.C.T. Model Application Exercise

18. http://cop.spcollege.edu Wrap up and Closure Group project –Your chance to be published!