2.  Module 1 – The difference between ethical and unethical
behavior
 Module 2- The continuum of Compromise
 Module 3 – The role of the Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission
 Module 4 – Disciplinary actions by the Criminal Justice
Standards and Training Commission

3. Goal:
To develop an individualized understanding of
the differences between ethical and unethical
behavior that relates to the students own job
and perspective on their profession in criminal
justice.

4.  Objectives
 Describe the difference between ethical and unethical
behavior
 Describe the consequences of unethical behavior
 Describe the impact of a criminal justice lifestyle on
ethics
 Define personal ethics
 Define organizational ethics
 Identify the difference between personal and organized
ethics

5.  Being true to yourself
 What is the basis of our ethics?
“ Always tell the truth; that way you don’t have to
remember what you said.” Harry Truman

6.  Lying
 Cheating
 Stealing
 Fibbing
 Gossiping

7.  Subjecting the agency to civil litigation.
 A single incident of unethical behavior can take agency
from being admired to being ridiculed, literally overnight.
 A single incident can destroy your career.
 Having your name in the news can be overwhelmingly
humiliating.

8.  What happens between the academy graduation and
today?
 Beliefs and values coming out of the academy.
 Beliefs and values after several years of experience.
 What influences changes in beliefs?
 There are effects on your family.

9.  What are organizational ethics?
 Core value statements and agency Codes of Conduct
 Agency Policy
 Statutes
 Rules

10.  Goal:
To create an understanding of the progression of
movement from ethical to unethical behavior and the
behaviors which indicate movement to unethical
behavior.

11.  Objectives:
 Describe the differences between an ethical and
unethical organization
 Describe the effects of unethical behavior on the
individual and the organization
 Describe the continuum of compromise
 Discuss the impact of conflict between personal ethics
and organizational culture

12.  Have a positive view toward integrity
 Maintain a belief that the organization will address
ethical problems and situations
 Understand that the agency culture does not tolerate
unethical behaviors

13.  Straightforward leadership
 Administrative Courage
 Creating and maintaining an open atmosphere
 An aggressive training program

14.  Discrimination
 Lack of accountability
 Excessive citizen complaints
 Excessive use of force complaints
 Abuse of sick leave
 Inconsistent behaviors and actions

15.  If an organization and its members develop a pattern
of unethical behaviors it can result in:
 Acts of commission
 Acts of omission

16.  A conflict between personal ethics and organization
culture will have an impact on the officer.
 Four options for response:
 Conform and move to that side of the continuum
 Not conform and be an outcast
 Partial conformity, minimal commitment
 Leave the organization

17.  Stable and distinctive qualities built into an
individuals life which determines one response
regardless of the circumstances.
 Rule 11b-27.0011, Florida Administrative Code

18.  Felony convictions
 Perjury convictions
 Moral character violations
 Felony offenses, regardless of criminal prosecution
 Certain specified misdemeanors, regardless of criminal
prosecution
 Attempts and conspiracies
 Acts in other jurisdictions
 Controlled substance abuse
 Excessive use of force
 Sexual harassment
 Misuse of official position
 Sex while on duty
 Unprofessional relationship with an
inmate
 False statements during the
employment process
 Subverting the officer certification
exam process
 Subverts CJSTC examination or
agency promotional process
 Any over, conspicuous act of a sexual
nature
 Intentional abuse of a temporary
employment authorization

19.  Performance of the duties of an officer
 Discretion
 Use of force
 Confidentiality
 Integrity
 Cooperation with other officers and agencies
 Personal/Professional capabilities
 Private life

20.  When confronted with an ethical dilemma, ask yourself the
following questions:
 Is my action legal
 Will the result of my action be good
 Will what I plan to do actually work?
 Is there a less harmful alternative?
 Does it undermine some equal or more important value?
 Does a good end ever justify a bad means?
 Will I be able to justify my action if my decision is made public

21.  Never Lie! How could you testify in court?
 Other officers will not trust you
 Criminal Justice Agencies will be reluctant to hire you