Discuss the idea that the two parts of our ethic to live by, beneficence and justice, can conflict. First consider examples from civilian life where they conflict. Then discuss police examples. In each case discuss why beneficence must be the controlling principle.

What will be an ideal response?


We must be fair in our treatment, but first we must do no harm and try to do good and prevent evil.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. threshold b. simplification c. proximity d. risk

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What is the percentage of property crimes committed in the United States every year?

A. 25% B. 10% C. 75% D. 90%

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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