MAJ 6602 - Criminal Justice Ethics

Institution:

Wilmington University

Subject:

Administration of Justice

Description:

This course will explore the ethical issues that confront modern practitioners in the various criminal justice settings. Both the theoretical and applied applications will be presented. Topics will include individual moral responsibility, dual relationships, falsification and lying, perjury, abuse of force and authority, and the concept of use of discretionary authority. The development and enforcement of the organizational code of ethics will be discussed, as well as the role of the Internal Affairs unit and the body of law that has been developed in that area. Case studies will be reviewed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wilmu.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 967-5464

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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