Ethics in Policing: Misconduct and Integrity

by Julie Raines

Overview

This book highlights the need for empirical research to explain why some officers commit unethical acts and what might prompt other officers to report such examples of misconduct. This text offers an explanation of theories behind officer misconduct coupled with practical advice for law enforcement officials regarding how to foster ethical behavior while discouraging misconduct.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763755300
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	05/29/2009
Edition description:	1E
Pages:	233
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Northern Kentucky University

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to a Street-Level Bureaucrat: The Police Officer
Chapter 2 Police Attitudes, Behavior and Culture
Chapter 3 Deviant Behavior and Modeling Police Officer Misconduct
Chapter 4 Police Officer Ethics Training
Chapter 5 Measuring Attitudes Towards Police Misconduct
Chapter 6 Ethical Awareness
Chapter 7 Ethical Standards
Chapter 8 Ethical Action
Chapter 9 In Law Enforcement We Trust: Ethical Attitudes and Behaviors of Law Enforcement Officers and Supervisors (Reprint from Law Executive Forum)
Chapter 10 Law Enforcement Policy: Use of Force (Reprint from Law Executive Forum)
Chapter 11 Fostering Integrity in Police Agencies