Reputable Conduct: Ethical Issues in Policing and Corrections (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

~ John R. Jones (Author), Daniel P. Carlson (Author)

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"Reputable Conduct: Ethical Issues in Policing and Corrections has won praise from students, recruits, instructors and practitioners for its lively, relevant approach to the study of ethical dilemmas and professional problems faced by police officers and correctional workers. Now, in this revised edition, John R. Jones and Daniel P Carlson incorporate recent findings and events in the field. They have also incorporated several important and valuable suggestions made by the reviewers of the text. The result is a book that provides the most challenging and engaging introduction to the study of ethical issues in policing and corrections available in the United States today." — Special Agent Stanley B. Burke, Law Enforcement Ethics Unit, FBI Academy, Quantico, VA

Product Description

This book looks at the peculiar ethical demands in the policing and corrections professions, with particular emphasis on sub-cultural constraints, and how loyalty to colleagues can sometimes cause a sacrifice of individuality. It contains a unique discussion on whether ethics can be taught, covers sensitive, real-life moral dilemmas and the ever-increasing ethical demands placed upon police and corrections professionals. For Chiefs of Police, Jail Wardens/Superintendents, and Principals of Justice Academies.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (June 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131123335
• ISBN-13: 978-0131123335
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #554,030 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, December 4, 2007

By	K. Marshall "KC Marshall" (Alabama) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book that was purchase on Amazon at a lower price than the book store at school.