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Category Archives: Ethics

High Marks on Police Ethics

Sunday, May 23, 2010

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

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World Class Strategic Deception

Friday, April 16, 2010

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

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Strategic Deception – Righteous Lying?

Monday, April 12, 2010

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?

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The Ethicist and the Speeding Ticket

Saturday, April 3, 2010

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

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

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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.

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