NCJ Number
41444
Journal
Journal of Criminal Justice Volume: 4 Issue: 4 Dated: (WINTER 1976) Pages: 285-290
Date Published
1976
Length
6 pages
Annotation
THIS PAPER EXAMINES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HIGHER EDUCATION AND ETHICAL PRACTICE AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Abstract
THE SPOKEN AND UNSPOKEN VALUES OF THE ACADEMIC WORLD AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON COLLEGE EDUCATED POLICE IS EXPLORED. THE SPECIFIC VALUES OF STUDYING OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTITIONERS IN AN ACADEMIC SETTING IS REVIEWED, E.G., THE ROLE OF A POLICEMAN ACTING AS A WITNESS AT A TRIAL. THE AREAS WHERE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE CAN APPRECIABLY INCREASE THE ETHICAL AWARENESS OF POLICE OFFICERS ARE ALSO PRESENTED. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)...ELW