Enforcing Ethics: A Scenario-Based Workbook for Police and Corrections Recruits and Officers (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Debbie J. Goodman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 19, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0132256495 | ISBN-13: 978-0132256490 | Edition: 3

Offering scenario-based training exercises centered on ethics, this workbook strives to reinforce equitable, effective, and ethical behavior among law enforcement. Its fundamental purpose is to encourage skilled police/corrections recruits and officers to think critically and carefully about their actions, their decisions, and their values. Now with a total of 75 scenario-based exercises, the workbook offers Ethical Encounters of varying levels and scenarios geared specifically to homeland security. Points to Ponder questions guide each activity as readers confront many of issues they will likely face during their career. Twenty new homeland security Ethical Encounters offer thought-provoking scenarios that reflect current homeland security issues. Keeps material up-to-date and covers the most pressing issues officers currently face. Higher-level Ethical Encounters encourage readers to consider issues that are not as straight-forward and do not have simple resolutions. Coverage of various forms of police deviance outlines behaviors to avoid during one’s professional career. Skilled police/corrections recruits and officers in the field.

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Provides realistic scenarios that encourage ethical behavior among police or corrections officers. Presents fifty real-life scenarios in "Ethical Encounters" which ask the best means of handling the situation and resolving the matter ethically. Provides fifty challenging ethical questions in "Points to Ponder" that prepare readers for the "Ethical Encounters" section. For example, a question might ask, "Would you follow a direct order from a supervisor if you believed the order was unethical or inappropriate?" Presents issues in "Contributing Factors" that contribute to why an officer may behave inappropriately. This gives the reader an overview enabling them to understand why officers may act unethically. An essential reference for every police officer and supervisor as well as every citizen concerned with ethical police behavior. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Debbie J. Goodman, M.S., is the Chairperson of the School of Justice at Miami Dade College in Miami, FL. She is the published author of: Report It in Writing, Florida Crime and Justice, The Search and Seizure Handbook, The Criminal Justice Reality Reading Series, and Work in Criminal Justice. In addition, she is the Series Editor for Prentice Hall's PACTS: Police And Corrections Training Series. She was honored in 2002 and 2005 by Who's Who Among America's College Instructors as one of the nation's most talented college instructors. She is an adjunct professor for Florida International University's School of Public Affairs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (February 19, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132256495
• ISBN-13: 978-0132256490
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #343,296 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for law enforcment wanna-be's (soon-be's)!!, July 16, 2002

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This review is from: Enforcing Ethics: A Scenario-Based Workbook for Police and Corrections Recruits and Officers (Paperback)

I took a Michigan State Police Exam, and interviewed with the US Customs Service for an internship after reading this book. As far as the US Customs interview went, this book was invaluable. For the MSP exam it was also extremely helpful because the entire exam was scenario based. It is an excellent tool for people who are trying to obtain a law enforcement mindset. Most of the scenario's are only common sense police scenario's, but the book let's you determine what you'd do in a situation, and compare it with what is expected in the back of the book. It also tells you why you should've answered the question differently. I'm a Junior year Criminal Justice major, and this book has helped me a lot. Most law enforcement agencies now only give you scenario type questions that everyone thinks there really is no wrong or right answer to. You could answer all of the questions wrong, and leave the interview feeling like you did well. This book will help to prevent that. It will help you to develop a pattern of doing what is best in high stress scneario's. In an interview, you will be able to not only answer questions, but stick to the answers and explain them because you know there's not a better one.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great choice, July 23, 2001

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This review is from: Enforcing Ethics: A Scenario-Based Workbook for Police and Corrections Recruits and Officers (Paperback)

A great choice for those wanting to go into the field. It goes hand in hand with the book Dog In Blue