By Mark Buck
Every police officer has a responsibility to act ethically, but law enforcement agencies also have a responsibility to teach and enforce a clear code of ethics. To create a comprehensive ethics policy, agencies must include these key components.
By Charles M. Russo
Criminal justice students represent a large proportion of future officers, so it is crucial they have a strong ethical foundation. Learn more about what factors influence the ethical-decision making of students.
By Leischen Stelter
Prisoners at the federal Supermax prison have committed atrocious crimes that mean they will likely never be released. With no prospect of life beyond a prison cell, how did Warden Robert Hood go about interacting and making a difference in the lives of these prisoners?
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Last year, Andrew Holland died in prison after being subjected to 46 hours in a restraint chair. Learn why prisons are unable, unprepared and unfit for caring for the mentally ill who so often end up in the criminal justice system.
By Jeffery A. King
In the midst of an influenza epidemic growing in severity, how can healthcare providers make ethical decisions about prioritizing care and protecting public health? Planning and collaboration is essential to prevent distrust when actions are carried out.
By Scot DuFour
In 1982, an innocent man was convicted of murder because two lawyers decided not to reveal the identity of the real killer. Learn more about the shocking case and why the lawyers maintained that they were simply adhering to a specific code of ethics.
By Doug Wylie
Corruption in correctional facilities is not new. What can administrators do to identify employees who might be particularly vulnerable to manipulation by inmates? AMU's criminal justice professor Michael Pittaro discusses ways to identify and stop manipulation and corruption.
