As technology has become a large part of the everyday world. Ever moment, decision, and or action is captured in order for it to be shared via a social media arena. Law enforcement is often scrutinized by the “Monday Night Quarterback” those individuals who analyze the police response by the few seconds video. Often passing judgment based on slit second decisions that has brought into the national conversation whether or not law enforcement police themselves.
Furthermore, there is an increased attention regarding police behavior that has brought into question how law enforcement performs their duties. Ethics has been defined as the branch of philosophy that emphasis on the …show more content…
Some scholars have argued that there a check list that includes seven parts to qualifies an individual to have the integrity to be a law enforcement officer. These include the ability to be prudent meaning that they can remove one’s emotions and make the best decision. Followed by trust and loyalty not only to their fellow officer, but to the citizens they are sworn to serve. Third, the officer most posses the ability to fight off human cowardice and face whatever is before them with courage. Fourth, selflessness the ability to put others before one’s wants. Failing to adhere to this discipline allows an open door for police corruption. Finally, there last three virtues are the fibers that hold the character of an officer to a higher standard, honesty, justice, and responsibility (Martin, 2011). Clearly without these abilities officers are simply bullies free to do what they wish in our society. Therefore, the focus of recruitment, training, and accountability become vital to the survival of the agency. Police departments throughout the county places much emphasis on the character of their …show more content…
There long as been an understanding that there is no one solution to overcome corruption, rather it is addressed through the development of a number of factors. These factors include ethic codes of conduct, guidelines, and laws (Head, 2012). Transparency is part of the prescription for reform to combat corruption. Collectively, policy makers have been seeking tools that would allow for supervisors to better monitors their subordinates’. Hence, the introduction of Body Warn Cameras (BWC) as a national cries out for some form of checks and balances system over police