Ethics In Criminal Justice

Part A

1. Case Study: Use the Internet to research the case of Tennessee v. Garner, 471 U.S. 1: In a narrative format, in a minimum of 400 words, discuss the key facts and critical issues presented in the case.

 

Part B

1. After reading Chapter 9 of your text, discuss the difference between human rights, legal rights, and moral rights.

 

2. Apply these three to the Tennessee v. Garner case, discussing the ramifications of each.

 

3. Research the Prima Facie Duties proposed by author W.D. Ross. In the Garner case, what duties of fidelity did the officers owe the victim, and what duties of justice were breached?

 

Part C

1.Executive Decisions

If you were the Chief of the Memphis Police Department during the Tennessee v. Garner case, what ethical dilemmas do you think should be addressed immediately upon the Supreme Court’s decision?

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For our Unit 1 discussion, please locate a criminal case from your own area. (TENNESSEE) Provide a synopsis of the case itself by identifying the key players and basic information (crime description..ect). Provide a discussion of the how the criminal justice system handled the victim(s) during the case itself. Was the system objective, did the trial play out in the media, and what services can you see needed for the victim? (Remember the accuser is not always the victims…)

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1) Read Case Study 3, “Strategic Planning in Spokane, Washington” (pp. 496-501). In narrative format with a minimum of 400 words discuss Chief Mangan’s approach to organizational change to community policing.

2)  Compare the values and vision statement that were developed in Spokane to the sample mission statements presented in Chapter 3. 200 WORDS OR MORE

3) In what ways are the various expressions of organizational purpose from the Spokane, Portland, Houston, and Madison Police Departments different?  Why do they differ? 200 WORDS OR MORE

4) If you were appointed as a new Chief of Police in your hometown, which missions and values are most important to you and why? 200 WORDS OR MORE