Describe the principles of crime control,the law enforcement model and the influence of society over these processes.

ONLINE QUIZ – CRIMINAL JUSTICE ETHICS

Course Description:

This course is designed to be a comprehensive overview of ethics in the field of criminal justice. This
course will address ethical issues that may arise in the criminal justice profession. Through lecture, class
discussion, and exercises, the student will develop a better understanding of the moral and ethical
dilemmas confronting criminal justice practitioners and how these dilemmas may be successfully
resolved.

Prerequisites:
POL 123 – Introduction to Law and the Legal System and CRM 220 – Survey of the Criminal Justice
System
Textbooks:
The Textbook information which appears on our Saint Leo Bookstore ordering site is as follows:
Pollock, J.M. (2019). Ethical dilemmas and decisions in criminal justice (10th Edition.) Loose–Leaf w/
Mindtap Access (Custom) ISBN–13: 978–1–337–56093–1
Pollock, J.M. (2019). Ethical dilemmas and decisions in criminal justice (10th Edition.) E–Book w/ Mindtap
Access (Custom) ISBN–13: 978–1–305–64051–1
Your custom textbook was created from the following National text(s):
Pollock, J.M. (2019). Ethical dilemmas and decisions in criminal justice (10th Edition.)
ISBN–13: 978–1–337–55849–5
American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN–13: 978–1–4338–0561–5; ISBN–10: 1–4338–
0561–8
Commercial software program templates are available for purchase to assist in the correct formatting for
use of APA. One example is found at http://www.perrla.com/

Learning Outcomes:
As a result of this course, students will
1. Demonstrate an understanding that Ethics is related to the Saint Leo University core value of Integrity.
2. Define ethics and related terms (morals, values, standards) as related to the law enforcement
profession.
3. List and describe theories of moral decision making.
4. Describe the principles of crime control,the law enforcement model and the influence of society over
these processes.
5. Discuss and apply the “Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.”
6. Analyze situational ethics in law enforcement (i.e., use of lies, the culture of LAPD during the 1990s,
undercover work).
7. Evaluate case law in relation to methods for resolving ethical dilemmas.