Week 4 Discussion: 2nd Ethics and Law Enforcement Case Study
Select one case study from the Ethics and Law Enforcement section of Case Studies in Criminal Justice Ethics and discuss the case, using one ethical system and one concept of justice. Work to select a different ethical system and concept of justice than you have used previously. Select a different case study than you used last week or in a previous discussion. Remember that you are not using your default ethical framework, but are applying a different framework to this case study. Make your argument compelling, even if you disagree with that ethical framework.
Discuss this case, using a different ethical system than you used in a previous discussion question.
Identify the facts, including all parties involved. Indicate the rights and responsibilities of each party.
Identify relevant values, concepts, social constraints, and any additional information necessary for an accurate understanding of the case.
Identify all possible ethical dilemmas for each party involved.
Decide what is the most immediate ethical issue facing the decision-making individual.
Describe one ethical system and apply it to this case.
Describe one concept of justice and apply it to this case.
Resolve the ethical or moral dilemma by using the ethical system and concept of justice you described.
Use evidence from the text, lecture, or outside sources to support your claims.