Discussion 5: Whistle-blowing is ethical<\/p>\n
As a new department policy, your Superintendent feels it is important to encourage whistle-blowing. You have been asked to prepare a four-page draft proposal on the new policy to be delivered at the next departmental meeting. Be sure to use a conversational tone to foster confidence in the officers. In your proposal, address the following issues:<\/p>\n
The importance of whistle-blowing to the criminal justice system.<\/p>\n
Explain when and how whistle-blowing is ethical, if at all. Is it a betrayal or a public duty?<\/p>\n
The key factors for success of the new policy and the threats.<\/p>\n
The importance of confidentiality \u2014 how to retain anonymity to protect the whistleblower from being punished.<\/p>\n
In addition, in your proposal:<\/p>\n
List the procedures for reporting infractions.<\/p>\n
Outline the support that will be given to whistleblowers. Be sure to provide an example and apply at least one of the articles of the police officer\u2019s Code of Ethics to the example. Describe the help that will be given to people who report wrongdoing. Make sure to give an example and show how at least one of the articles in the police officer’s Code of Ethics applies to the example.<\/p>\n
For more information on whistle-blowing, visit the following Web sites:<\/p>\n
Cato.org: Policy Analysis<\/p>\n
USdoj.org: INS Employees\u2019 Allegations of Retaliation<\/p>\n
Whistleblower.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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