In making ethical principles, decision and applying them in this case study scenarios; there are approaches to ethical analysis in addition to ethical systems and principles that will need to be considered especially where power and authority become the main issue and principle. John Rawls (1957) presented an abstract procedure for deciding moral issues. He stated that “moral principles can be developed through inductive logic which is through moral judgments such as common sense, open mind, personal emotions and sympathetic knowledge of humans”. Looking at police abuse of power, (Pollock 2012) described “this as the actions where an officer physically injured or offends a citizen’s sense of dignity. (p.225). When a police officer become corrupt, the citizen’s dignity becomes shattered. Marsh (2006) also stated that power in capitalist societies is not just about formal and institutionalized control and includes the ability to influence the way people think through controlling knowledge and ideas”. (p.121)
The Huffington post (2011), reported that “One of the main causes of corruption in Mexico is the prevalence of drug-trafficking criminals who bribe police and official to either overlook law-breaking or to use their positions of authority to actively assist in criminal activity which personifies the criminal mentality. Police and officials can choose to either cooperate with criminals or be financially rewarded or they can choose to go against organized crime and be
The following paper is to discuss the statement by Brien (1999, p9)” the Rule of Law is one of the necessary elements of any decent, society civilized society. More specifically, it is an ideal and aiming to practice it is a necessary element in any liberal, democratic community”. The ethical policies and practices of the New South Wales Police Force (N.S.W.P.F), including the Oath of Office, Missions and functions, Statement of values and Code of Conduct and Ethics will be discussed in relation to the “Rule of Law”. Two real examples will also be discussed to demonstrate the ethical dilemmas that exist in the N.S.W.P.F.
The Mexican Government should conclude obsolete programs and devote those resources to drug cartels. The Mexican Government spends unnecessary millions of dollars paying for local police departments that do not combat the trafficking of drugs. Local authorities are afraid of confronting the drug cartels. “We can just watch how they transport the drug from the Silverado to the Ram, crossing from Sinaloa to Chihuahua, We know who they are but we do not dare to oppose them, it’s a death sentence” (Soto). Alberto Soto stated that the local police department has been corrupted or threatened, “They do not care about their jobs but they fear for their families”.
Citizens take pride in their economic independence, mexico still values community in its cities and towns, its plazas and schools, and its work organizations. In Mexican culture the expectation of working and socializing together is a key component of society, and has a basis in the strong ties formed within the family. However, lack of faith in the government is a result of widespread political corruption. Even at the lowest levels, police officers readily accept bribes from those wishing to avoid the nuisance of a traffic ticket or a night in prison. In recent years, the government has begun addressing this corruption by reducing the number of state-owned businesses and calling on Mexicans to refuse to give bribes. This, however, has proven difficult, and the progress has been slow.
Ethical questions and issues arise for all types’ of people in society. Police officers confront ethical issues in the performance of their duties and they must use their discretion to not cross the ethical boundary while performing those duties. Ethical issues are questions of right and wrong and how a police officer should act. Police officers must recognize an issue that involves ethical contemplation and use discretion in making a decision about what to do. A police officer needs to have a very strong moral identity and strong moral judgment.
Seeing the Mexican government and their democracy on the news daily has become a big interest that I want to explore and learn more about. Corruption seems to be seen and heard of in all countries, but Mexico has always had a crucial point in this subject. With the election of Mexico’s president, Pena Nieto, the corruption has seemed to flourish within his half way point into his presidency. Although it might have been seen that Pena Nieto had started off on the right track by capturing one of Mexico’s biggest and most powerful drug lords, El Chapo Guzman, some of Nieto’s corrupt schemes seem to unbridle with time afterwards. One capture of a drug lord does not give lenience on all the other wrong doings that have been discovered. Money was
As each new member of a police department officially becomes a sworn member, friends, family and other members of the public gather as they speak an oath. The oath these officers take, promises their commitment to ensure the safety of the public they serve. This means more than protecting civilians from individuals who may stray from the law, but to also ensure the protection of basic human rights. Police and other public servants are given a great deal of trust and power, what they do with it is based on the ethics they choose to uphold. In this paper we will look at why it is important for these justice professionals to study ethics.
Ethical studies in criminal justice is important because it provides the professionals with a platform for making noble choices when faced with unsure situations of moral concern. In this case, they require a system of rules as a guide in making complex moral decisions. Consequently, criminal justice professionals will develop analytical skills and reasoning potential in discerning the practical and theoretical aspects of their profession’s system. Additionally, an ethical insight eliminates inexperience in moral issues, hence enabling them to easily identify ethical consequences and moral code of conduct. Therefore, the awareness of criminal justice professionals on matters pertaining to
Management constitute amongst major components of a company, organization or a business. As such, management oversees employees interactions with their supervisors and also control of people within a particular organization. Also, it includes critical and ethical decision-making process so as to address various ethical dilemmas experienced by employees while undertaking their respective assigned duties within the company. Ethical dilemmas are hereby to stay as issues usually arise now and then and place a variety of options that bear different repercussions. Therefore, it calls for ethical and critical decision-making skills so as to make the most appropriate option that bears more benefits in comparison to other options presented. While making ethical decisions, it 's substantially important to play heed to a certain ethical decision-making theory. This would enable an individual making the decision to ripe best possible consequences rather than living to regret. Moreover, ethical decision making is typically important in business as making a wrong decision may result not only in huge losses but also poor relationship amongst colleagues and miserable life for employee(s) working in a particular company or business in question.
Human and Drug trafficking are huge global problems and it affects millions or people, even if they do not know about it. Mexico’s drug and human trafficking are huge issues, and people tend to different methods in how the problems should be solved. However, the main reason in why these two things are such an issue is all because of money. They both bring in major profits and “benefits” into Mexico and those in charge of this industry, it also brings in revenue into the United States for those that a part of these two cartels. Both the Drug Cartel and those in power of the Human Trafficking concerns, keep this things going because of the politicians that are placed into power of their regions. Many people keep saying that they should fix what is happening; however the problem is much more difficult than that.
However, corruption did not slow down either during the PAN’s administration. In 2008, the abduction of Fernando Marti “the Mexican public was particularly outraged upon discovery of the involvement of law enforcements-including federal police officers- in the kidnapping ring” (Edmonds-Poli & Shirk pg.242). Corruption in the law enforcement sector is something that is not uncommon nor is it a recent problem affecting Mexico. The police force is something that many Mexican people actual fear and think that they can’t depend on for help. This is because many of the police officers take jobs in this field just for money. Many see police work as a way to “build up savings to establish his own business”, or “that make police work a way of life, passing from one department to another”, and there are also those who use it as a way so that “as a policeman, no one will come looking for me for killing Carmelo” (Artega & Lopez pg. 61-62). With a lack of a good law enforcement agency the “less than 20 percent of Mexicans said that they would expect the justice system to provide a fair trial and due process” (Edmonds-poli & Shirk pg.232). Without a change in the amount of corruption that these people faced on a daily basis, the Mexican people just became irritated with the lack of help from the PAN
The first step of the Ethical Decision-Making Procedure is stated as, “1.0 Become Aware of Dilemma” (McNamara). According to the given case scenario, the dilemma is clearly stated. It reads that the client (mother) does not believe in rewards or support the use of them for her son. The mother is going against what the BCBA believes in and stands for, thus causing a direct dilemma. Removing reinforcers is not feasible for the professional BCBA, and this must be properly addressed with the client. Situations like these are where the Ethical Compliance Code comes into place for the sake of the clients and professionals involved.
The law enforcement role has authority and power in any society, and often that power is combined with the ability to make discretionary decisions that may profoundly affect the lives of the people in the community. With abundant power and authority, the temptation for corruption occurs. Police corruption is one major type of police misconduct, and has been known throughout history. According to Pollock (2012), “police corruption does not occur just in the United States (p. 175). It is well known that in Mexico many officers are corrupt. In Mexico, police officers are induced and even coerced to collaborate with different drug dealers throughout the country (Pollock, 2012). This paper
In comparing Mexico with the U.S. in terms of the legal system and policing, the biggest difference is corruption. With human and drug trafficking at an all time high, Mexico Officials are also trying to fight corruption
At its core, drug corruption takes place between drug cartels and politicians that already hold positions politically. From smaller scale police officers, to higher-ups in Mexico’s political system, drug cartels have an impressive influence. Considering the huge income that drug cartels bring in daily, they have the money, resources, and connections to control even the highest members of the government. Ranging from small bribes to
What are the relevant facts of the case? What facts are not known? Can I learn more about the situation? Do I know enough to make a decision?