You MUST answer Prompt #1 and write at least two double-spaced pages for this prompt.
You will then choose TWO prompts from Prompts #2-5, and write at one double-spaced
page for each prompt. This means you will respond to three prompts, and you will have at least
four double-spaced pages total.
Please start each prompt response on a new page and make sure to include the prompt question
you are responding to. You MUST include at least the textbook as an in-text citation
(Braswell et al., 2023) throughout each prompt to provide evidence of any claims being
made. Additional empirical evidence citations are not required, be highly encouraged!
You MUST respond to the following prompt (50 Points):
1. Considering the issues presented in the “Policing the Police” documentary and the
insights from our guest speaker LonNita Wiggins, what policy reforms do you propose to
address the ethical concerns in law enforcement in order to rebuild and maintain trust
with communities that have experienced strained relations with the police? Discuss the
potential impact of these reforms on both police officers and the communities they serve.
Corroborate your claims with evidence from the textbook, as well as from the “Policing
the Police” documentary and our guest speaker LonNita Wiggins.
Choose TWO of the following prompts to respond to (25 Points Each, 50 Points Total):
2. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of utilitarianism and deontology in guiding ethical
behavior among law enforcement professionals. Discuss potential conflicts between these
ethical frameworks and practical challenges officers may face in balancing competing
moral duties or achieving optimal outcomes while respecting individual rights and legal
norms.
3. Discuss the importance of ethical training for police officers. What are the key ethical
principles that should be emphasized during training? Provide examples of effective
ethical training programs and their impact on police conduct and community relations.
4. Analyze the ethical considerations surrounding deceptive interrogation tactics used by
law enforcement. Discuss the arguments for and against the use of such tactics in
obtaining confessions and their implications for justice and human rights.
5. Explore the concept of police subculture and its impact on ethical decision-making within
law enforcement agencies. How can agencies address these challenges to foster a culture
of integrity and accountability among their personnel?
