You are a dispatcher for a police station in a small town which has been subject to brutal gang violence. The officers you speak to on the radio are punctilious in their communications with you, but, in an uncharacteristic "hot mic" moment, you hear about plans to "bust some heads." You aren't sure if this is meant metaphorically. It's apparent whatever action they take, if any, will be immanent. What is at stake, ethically and morally? How will you decide what to do?

What will be an ideal response?


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