CJ 510 Module 6 Interview.docx

1 CJ 510 Module Six Interview Kari Price School of Criminal Justice, SNHU CJ-510-Q5131 Ethical Leadership Michael Beshears 8/12/2023

2 CJ 510 Module Six Interview Situation A In this situation I would first speak with the veteran officer and make a comment like "I didn’t know we could have candy if we left the payment for the store." This would let him know that I noticed the infraction. I would then tell him that I am buying his candy bar and leave the money next to the cash register for the store owner. Later, I would talk to my field training officer to clarify the department's policy on procuring snacks while on the scene of a crime. While I have never been employed as an officer of the law, I would think that disturbing the scene of a burglary is frowned upon. Research has shown that many officers are confused about "mild infringements" and unless the officers have reference to a clear set of standards then the officers may not see a problem with something as minor as a candy bar (Westmarland & Rowe, 2018). I would talk to my field training officer and ask about a departmental handbook that may define what is acceptable. I my field training supervisor asked directly about the incident then I would answer honestly. If they did not, then I would leave the issue alone after my comments to the veteran officer. Situation B This situation was a bit confusing to me. The question stated that "This particular field training officer has a lot of experience and is trusted within the community and organization." Which officer is "this officer?" If the officer in question was the field training officer I was assigned to, then I would approach them with a hypothetical question and ask for advice. Maybe they have noticed the odor of alcohol emitting from the other officer too. Doing this would at least give me a starting point to act. If "this" officer refers to the officer that smells of alcohol,

3 then I would approach them directly as a concerned co-worker. I would explain what I have noticed and then ask him if help is needed. I would also explain that substance use disorder is a medical condition and that he cannot be fired over the issue. I would encourage him to contact the department's employee assistance department for help. I would be sure to make it very clear that if this scenario continues, I will let my field training partner know about my concerns. Situation C In this scenario I would first develop a formal Code of Ethics for the department. Research in the United Kingdom has shown that a formal code can be effective in combatting ethical violations (Westmarland & Rowe, 2018). If the department does not already have body worn cameras, I would apply to the city to obtain them. The use of body worn cameras has been shown to reduce complaints and increase transparency (Pollock, 2022). I would also contact members of the community about a citizen's review board. I would like to see the city divided into districts like a city council district and then have members of the review board appointed by the council. As to what to do about the corrupt manager, I feel that he would need to be relegated to an inside (desk) position to minimize his interactions with the public. I cannot terminate him without cause, but I can legally reassign him and hope that he decides to quit or retire. I also think that personal integrity goes a long way towards departmental conduct. If officers, see the chief "walking the walk" then they are more likely to follow suit. Maintaining integrity in your personal life as well as professional life helps others to see you as honest and fair. It will make it easier to change the culture of the department if you act to maintain your professional and personal ethical standards.

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4 References Pollock, J. (2022) Ethical dilemmas and decision in Criminal Justice. Cengage Learning Westmarland, L. & Rowe, M. (2018) Police ethics and integrity: Can a new code overturn the blue code? Policing and society: An international Journal of Research and Policy. 28(7), 854-870