Both in Box 8.1 and at the end of this chapter, the authors discuss examples of how Kant's and Mill's schools of thought conflict with each other. Discuss examples of police details that illustrate how officers using the two perspectives might react differently and take different action in an effort to behave ethically in the performance of their duties.
What will be an ideal response?
Ethical formalism might require an arrest or formal intervention where utilitarianism would permit the use of officer discretion.
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a. having charges formally dropped b. a change of venue c. dismissal of a case d. procedures for jury
Being abused or neglected as a child __________ the odds of being arrested, both as a juvenile and as an adult.
A. decreases B. increases C. initially increases then decreases D. does not impact
Compare and contrast the types of mental states provided by the Model Penal Code. Provide a scenario for each type of mental state to develop your answer.
What will be an ideal response?
What is respectful policing, and how does it affect the accountability and legitimacy of the actions of police officers?
What will be an ideal response?