A moral crisis exists if we are called upon to commit “a social and racial sin” in the performance of our duties. Is that the position that police officers in Arizona will find themselves? What are the principles that should help form our view?
There are two related problems, our unhappiness with our own circumstances that leads to an unhealthy eye for our neighbor’s stuff.
Listen to how this elaborate deception lays the groundwork for an historic confession.
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?
At best, a lack of commitment to honesty will damage your reputation and all of your relationships, at worst it can destroy them.
The Ethicist’s take on seeking your day in court when you know you are guilty. A civic virtue or dodging responsibility?