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Category Archives: Ethics

High Marks on Police Ethics

A national poll on professional honesty and ethics in the U.S. consistently ranks police officers well.

World Class Strategic Deception

Listen to how this elaborate deception lays the groundwork for an historic confession.

Strategic Deception – Righteous Lying?

We are called to tell the truth. This is not easy for anyone, but it can be complicated for a police officer, perhaps even more so for a Christian police officer. How do we reconcile situations where we employ strategic deception, lies to conceal our identity or to prompt an admission from a suspect, with our obligation to remain truthful?

The Ethicist and the Speeding Ticket

The Ethicist’s take on seeking your day in court when you know you are guilty. A civic virtue or dodging responsibility?

The Ethics of Calling the Police, according to the NY Times

An employee stole money from me and I think he is going to steal again, should I call the police? The NY Times Ethicist’s answer might surprise you.