Police Officers and Morality

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Police Officers and Morality
Watch Law Enforcement Oath of Honor and Behavior, Ethics Focus of Police Recruit Training. Read pages 95-98 of Chapter 5 closely, as these pages offer rationalizations for police deviance and corruption as well as types of corruption and solutions for said corruption. From the videos, reading, and study you have done, address the following as they pertain to morality and ethics in a two- to three-page paper. In addition, you must also use at least two academic resources other than the required text. Resources can be found in the Ashford Online Library. All sources must be properly cited.

 

• Explain whether or not police officers should be held to a higher moral and ethical standard than the populations they serve.
• Identify and discuss two theories/rationalizations presented in our text that can help to explain police corruption. Are they valid? Why or why not?
• Discuss possible consequences of police corruption to the police agency, the public, and the police officer’s family.
• Identify and discuss at least two character traits necessary for becoming a responsible, moral law enforcement officer.
• Discuss at least three strategies that can help to combat police corruption and discuss training skills needed to avoid police corruption.

 

The paper must be two to three pages in length (exclusive of title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least two scholarly resources in addition to the textbook to support your claims and subclaims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar, in your online course.

Required Text

 

Williams, C. R., & Arriago, B. A. (2012). Ethics, crime, and criminal justice (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

 

Description:

 

Total Possible Score: 8.00

 

Explain Whether Police Officers Should be Held to a Higher Moral and Ethical Standard

 

Total: 1.50

 

Distinguished – Provides a thorough explanation of whether or not police officers should be held to a higher moral and ethical standard than the populations they serve. The explanation is supported by scholarly sources.

 

Proficient – Provides an explanation of whether or not police officers should be held to a higher moral and ethical standard than the populations they serve. The explanation is supported by scholarly sources; but is slightly underdeveloped.

 

Basic – Briefly explains whether or not police officers should be held to a higher moral and ethical standard than the populations they serve. The explanation is somewhat supported by sources or is underdeveloped.

 

Below Expectations – Attempts to explain whether or not police officers should be held to a higher moral and ethical standard than the populations they serve; however the explanation is not supported by sources, is unclear, and/or significantly underdeveloped.

 

Non-Performance – The explanation of whether or not police officers should be held to a higher moral and ethical standard is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

 

Identifies and Discusses Two Theories of Rationalization that Explains Police Corruption.

 

Total: 1.50

 

Distinguished – Identifies and comprehensively discusses at least two theories of rationalization presented in the text that explain police corruption. The discussion is supported by specific and relevant examples.

 

Proficient – Identifies and discusses at least two theories of rationalization presented in the text that explain police corruption. The discussion is supported by relevant examples. The discussion may need further development.

 

Basic – Identifies but briefly discusses two theories of rationalization presented in the text that explain police corruption. The discussion is somewhat supported by examples and/or may be slightly underdeveloped.

 

Below Expectations – Attempts to identify and  discuss two theories of rationalization presented in the text that explain police corruption; however the discussion is not supported by examples and is underdeveloped.

 

Non-Performance – The identification and discussion of two theories of rationalization and is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

 

Discusses Possible Consequences of Police Corruption to the Police Agency, the Public, and the Police Officer’s Family.

 

Total: 0.50

 

Distinguished – Provides a comprehensive discussion of possible consequences of police corruption to the police agency, the public, and the police officer’s family.

 

Proficient – Provides a discussion of possible consequences of police corruption to the police agency, the public, and the police officer’s family. The Discussion is slightly underdeveloped.

 

Basic – Provides a limited discussion of possible consequences of police corruption to the police agency, the public, and the police officer’s family. The discussion is underdeveloped.

 

Below Expectations – Attempts to discuss possible consequences of police corruption to the police agency, the public, and the police officer’s family; however the discussion is underdeveloped and missing significant details.

 

Non-Performance – The discussion of possible consequences of police corruption to the police agency, the public, and the police officer’s family is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

 

Identify and Discuss at Least Two Character Traits Necessary for Becoming a Responsible, Morally Ethical Law Enforcement Officer

 

Total: 2.00

 

Distinguished – Identifies and thoroughly discusses at least two character traits necessary for becoming a responsible, morally ethical law enforcement officer.

 

Proficient – Identifies and discusses at least two character traits necessary for becoming a responsible, morally ethical law enforcement officer. The Discussion is slightly underdeveloped.

 

Basic – Identifies and briefly discusses at least two character traits necessary for becoming a responsible, morally ethical law enforcement officer. The discussion is underdeveloped.

 

Below Expectations – Attempts to discusses at two character traits necessary for becoming a responsible, morally ethical law enforcement officer; however the discussion is underdeveloped and missing significant details.

 

Non-Performance – The identification and discussion of character traits necessary for becoming a responsible law enforcement officer is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

 

Explains Two Strategies That can Help to Combat Police Corruption

 

Total: 1.00

 

Distinguished – Comprehensively explains two strategies that can help to combat police corruption.

 

Proficient – Explains two strategies that can help to combat police corruption. The explanation can be more fully developed.

 

Basic – Briefly explains two strategies that can help to combat police corruption. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

 

Below Expectations – Attempts to explains two strategies that can help to combat police corruption; however the explanation is unclear, missing major components or underdeveloped.

 

Non-Performance – The explanation of two strategies that can help to combat police corruption and is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

 

Written Communication: Content Development

 

Total: 0.25

 

Distinguished – Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

 

Proficient – Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

 

Basic – Uses appropriate and pertinent content, but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

 

Below Expectations – Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work, and may distract the reader from its purpose.

 

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

 

Reading: Relationship to Text

 

Total: 0.20

 

Distinguished – Analyzes texts for scholarly significance and pertinence within and across the various disciplines, assessing them according to their contributions and consequences.

 

Proficient – Utilizes texts in the context of scholarship to expand a foundation of disciplinary knowledge and to raise and discover significant inquiries.

 

Basic – Employs texts with the intent and expectation of increasing knowledge.

 

Below Expectations – Approaches texts only within the context of assignment.

 

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

 

Critical Thinking: Evidence

 

Total: 0.25

 

Distinguished – Employs persuasive information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

 

Proficient – Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

 

Basic – Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

 

Below Expectations – Displays information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

 

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

 

Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

 

Total: 0.20

 

Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

 

Proficient – Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

 

Basic – Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

 

Below Expectations – Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

 

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

 

APA Formatting

 

Total: 0.20

 

Distinguished – Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

 

Proficient – Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

 

Basic – Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

 

Below Expectations – Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

 

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

 

Page Requirement

 

Total: 0.20

 

Distinguished – The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

 

Proficient – The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

 

Basic – The paper meets over half of the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

 

Below Expectations – A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

 

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

 

Source Requirement

 

Total: 0.20

 

Distinguished – Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

 

Proficient – Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

 

Basic – Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

 

Below Expectations – Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

 

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Discover PolicingIAPC. (2009, December 31). Law enforcement oath of honor [Video]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUDczg27Fl4&feature=related

WMUR New Hampshire. (2010, July 21). Behavior, ethics focus of police recruit training [Video]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WISbJKBODlk

i would like the paper to be three pages long no table of contents