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Public service professionals - government officials, those in the legal system, first responders, and investigators - confront ethical issues every day. In an environment where each decision can mean the difference between life and death or freedom and imprisonment, deciding on an ethical course of action can pose challenges to even the most seasoned professional. Ethics for the Public Service Professional explores these issues as they relate to virtually all areas of public service.Examining the history of ethics, codes, and legislation relating to public service, this volume:Provides timely coverage of current police and public service controversiesDiscusses important new mechanisms of accountability, including comprehensive use-of-force reporting, citizen complaint procedures, early intervention systems, and police auditorsPresents real-life situations faced by those within public service, encouraging discussion and debate Incorporates news stories throughout the text to demonstrate the diverse scope of ethical issues within the public service workplaceIncludes a list of Web sites to facilitate further research Each chapter begins with learning objectives to emphasize active rather than passive learning, along with key terms for readers to assimilate. Many chapters contain Ripped from the Headlines current event examples that demonstrate actual scenarios involving the issues discussed within the chapter. Case studies and summations further assist readers in comprehending the material, along with sections offering insight from public servants specializing in a particular area. Review questions at the end of each chapter test comprehension.
Contents
EthicsMorals, Values, and Ethics Ethical Subdivisions Differentiating Ethics and Morals from Law What Ethics Involves Further Defining Ethical Makeup Causal and Moral Responsibility Ethical Perspectives Altruism Utilitarianism Categorical ImperativeEthical Culture Decision Making: The Logic of Ethics Ethical Decision Making Making a Decision Guidelines for Ethical Decision Making Existentialism The Logic of EthicsGood versus Bad Arguments Deductive versus Inductive Arguments Truth versus Validity Sound versus Unsound ArgumentsEvaluating the Result of Decisions Leadership Ethics IntroductionDeciding How to Lead Establishing Trust through LeadershipEthical Behavior as an Organizational ThemeWhy Morale Is Important in Organizational Ethics Ethics in the Workplace Assessment Ethical Codes and Standards Establishing Organizational Support Developing Codes of Ethics Code of Ethics TypesPurpose of Establishing a Code of Ethics Arguments against Ethical CodesCode of Ethics Examples Ethics in Law Enforcement Introduction; Randy TaylorEthical Frameworks Related to Ethical Training Codes of Ethics in Law Enforcement Police Culture Career Stages and Ethics Police Misbehavior Current Practices for the Prevention of Unethical Behavior AuthorityDiscretion Corruption Conflicts of InterestRecruitment Ripped from the HeadlinesEthics in Forensic Science Ethics and Forensic Testimony Forensic Science Gone Awry Legal Rulings Regarding Forensic TestimonyNational Academy of Sciences (NAS) Report Ethics at the Crime Scene Misconduct within Crime Laboratories; R. T. BowenEthics Education in Forensic Science; R. T. BowenNational Forensic Center; R. T. BowenRipped from the HeadlinesEthics in Corrections SystemsEthics in Corrections; C. Roberson and S. MireSubculture in Corrections Sentencing The Case against Socrates Purposes of Punishment Retribution Deterrence Incapacitation Rehabilitation Ripped from the Headlines Ethics in the Legal SystemIntroduction Judges and Magistrates Attorneys Reporting Professional MisconductExpert Witnesses Ripped from the HeadlinesEthics in Public OfficeEthics in Governance United States Office of Government Ethics Common Ethics IssuesPrivate Life and Public Office Integrity in Office Ripped from the Headlines Ethics in Other Areas of Public Service Military Ethics Ethics in Social Services Ethics in Emergency Medical Services Ethics in Firefighting Ethics in Government Contracts Legislation Regarding Ethics in Public Service Ripped from the Headlines Ethics Training and Education; Randy Taylor, D. M.Ripped from the Headlines The Future of Public Service Ethics Future Research Needs The Impact of Technology on Ethics Training AppendicesIndex
