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DIPLOMA IN POLICING AND INVESTIGATION DPI2513 ETHICS IN POLICING Intellectual Property Rights Unless otherwi...

DIPLOMA IN POLICING AND INVESTIGATION DPI2513 ETHICS IN POLICING Intellectual Property Rights Unless otherwise indicated, this Material is our propriety property and all source code, databases, functionality, software , website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the material are owned or controlled by Kolej UNiKOP. And are protected by copyright and various other intellectual property rights.  ETHICS IN POLICING DPI2513 Lecture by: PHOEBE DHARMARAJ CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE MODULE CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE MODULE In this chapter, students will learn: I.UNDERSTANDING ETHICS Definition of ethics Ethical principle: II.“Right is always right and wrong is always wrong” Police Attitudes, Behaviour and Culture Police ethics Ethical Awareness of Police Officers Ethical Standard in Policing CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING ETHICS Definition of ethics Study of what is good and bad to do in the conduct of life. Moral principles that govern a person’s behaviour or the conducting of an activity. CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING ETHICS Ethical Principle “Right is always right and wrong is always wrong” ✔ There is no other profession that demands a higher ethical standard than that of law enforcement. ✔ Police work is a career that requires the utmost dedication to doing the right thing. ✔ The public scrutinizes police officers more than most other professions, either because they're cynical and hope to catch them making a mistake, or because they're hopeful and are looking for a good example and a strong leader. CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING ETHICS Ethical Principle The principles outlined in this policy are intended to; a) Codify a standard of conduct by which all Directors are expected to abide b) Focus Board members on areas of ethical risk c) Provide guidance in recognizing and dealing with ethical issues; d) Provide mechanism to report unethical conduct e) Foster a culture of honesty and accountability f) Deter wrongdoing g) Promote fair and accurate disclosure and financial reporting; h) Protect the business interest i) Foster compliance with applicable legal and regulatory obligations CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING ETHICS CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING ETHICS Police Attitudes, Behaviour & Culture “Few Bad Apples Hurt Everyone's Reputation Several times we heard about police officers doing bad things. Theft, excessive use of force, misuse of public office, abuse of authority and speeding are examples of unethical behaviour. Unfortunately, the good work done by most police officers does not carry the same lasting memory that bad news seems to have. A single disreputable act committed by a single unprofessional officer can impact the entire profession. "do the right thing." CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING ETHICS CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING ETHICS CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING ETHICS Police Ethics When officers fail to do what's right, and especially when they do what is clearly and blatantly wrong, they violate police ethics, erode the public trust, and further degrade law enforcement's ability to work within the community and carry out its mission. Adherence to high ethical standards is as vital to achieving the overall goal of modern policing as any other tactic, technique or practice. CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING ETHICS Ethical Awareness of Police Officers Is my action legal? Will the result be good? Will it work? Is there a better, less harmful way to achieve the same goal? Will my decision undermine or contradict another equally important principle? Even if the result is good, do the means violate an ethical principle? Can my decision be justified if it is made public? CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING ETHICS Ethical Standard in Policing Police must work together to be the officers that the public demands and expects them to be. They must lead by example, following the principles of policing, and they must make the hard choices to do the right thing under every circumstance. Only in this way will officers be able to provide the level of service their communities deserve and to begin the work of making a difference in the lives of others.  CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING ETHICS Ethical Standards in Policing Conflict of Interest The Directors should avoid involving themselves in situations where there is a real or apparent conflict of interest between them as individuals and the interest of the Group. Directors must not use their positions or knowledge gained directly or indirectly in the course of their duties or employment for private or personal advantage (directly or indirectly). In addition, a Director shall avoid any situation in which the Director has an interest in any entity or matter that may influence the Director’s judgment in the discharge of responsibilities. Confidential Information It is pertinent that all Directors exercise caution and due care to safeguard and information of a confidential and sensitive nature relating to the Group which is acquired in the course of their employment and are strictly prohibited from disclosing to any unauthorized public statement, circulating, divulge or communicate with any customer, member of the public, media or government or statutory bodies unless the disclosure is duly authorized or legally mandated. This applies to disclosures by any medium, including the internet, especially via social media sites (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube), internet message boards, and/ or blogs.  CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING ETHICS Ethical Standards in Policing Human Rights Treat officers with dignity and respect in the workplace, provide equal employment opportunities, create a safe and harmonious work environment, and not engage in any form of discrimination. Officers should respect the personal dignity, privacy, and rights of each individual they interact with during the course of work and shall not in any way cause or contribute to the violation or circumvention of human rights. Protection of assets and Funds Directors must protect the assets and funds of the Group to ensure availability for legitimate business purposes and that no property, information, or position belonging to the Group or opportunity arising from these be used for personal gain. Integrity and Professionalism Officers should remember that they are a reflection on the Company and are constantly being judged and otherwise appraised by everyone they come in contact with. All officers should conduct themselves with the highest degree of integrity and professionalism in the workplace or any other location while on Company’s business. CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING ETHICS Ethical Standard in Policing Personal Appearance An officer who is provided with uniforms by the Company shall wear them in full at all times while he is at work. An officer is expected to be suitably and neatly dressed to maintain an appropriate appearance that is business-like, neat and clean, as determined by the requirements of the work area. Dress and appearance should not be offensive to customers or other officers.  END OF CHAPTER 1 THANK YOU Intellectual Property Rights Unless otherwise indicated, this Material is our propriety property and all source code, databases, functionality, software , website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Material are owned or controlled by Kolej UNiKOP. 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