Question

writing in the margins

1. read each paragraph below
2. in the space provided, make one connection between what you read and what you already knew (perhaps something you heard in the news or something you learned in a different class.

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because law enforcement is a profession, ethics and ethical conduct play an important role. the international association of chiefs of police (iacp) established a code of ethics to govern the conduct of its members. this code of ethics, originally written in 1957, was revised at the iacp conference in louisville, kentucky, on october 17, 1989. in october 1991, iacp members unanimously voted to adopt the new code. the law enforcement code of ethics is used as an oath of office during the graduation ceremony for many law enforcement personnel.
the code of ethics states that the officers fundamental duties are to:

1. serve the community
2. safeguard lives and property
3. protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder
4. and respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality, and justice

the code of ethics also states that officers must keep their private lives unsullied and recognize the badge as a symbol of public faith and trust. the police code of conduct works in conjunction with the law enforcement code of ethics. the code of conduct consists of ethical mandates law enforcement officers use to perform their duties. these guidelines include:

1. acting impartially
2. exercising discretion
3. using only necessary force
4. and maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and a professional image at all times.

police corruption and misconduct
the violation of state and federal laws or the violation of individuals constitutional rights by police officers; also when police commit crimes for personal gain. police misconduct and corruption are abuses of police authority.

Explanation:

The text discusses the code of ethics for law - enforcement officers set by the IACP, their fundamental duties, and the connected code of conduct. It also mentions police corruption and misconduct as violations of laws and abuse of authority. A connection could be made to recent news stories about police reform efforts which often highlight the importance of ethical conduct and the need to prevent corruption and misconduct among law - enforcement personnel.

Answer:

A connection could be made to news stories about police reform efforts emphasizing ethical conduct.