In the end, the inmate refuses to consent to medication but you have determined that it
is medically necessary for the inmate’s safety and well-being that he be given the
medication. According to the Supreme Court decision in Washington v. Harper, which
of the following is correct?
a. Forcible administration of medication in this case would be unconstitutional
b. Due process requires you to present your case to a judge and obtain an order to
provide the medication
c. You must obtain written permission from the inmate’s legal representative or next of
kin
d. Forcible administration of medication in this case would be constitutional
According to Hobbes, Rousseau, and Locke, a social contract is between:
a. the individual and God
b. the individual and society
c. the individual and mother earth
d. the individual and the generalized others
Under the doctrine of “command responsibility,”
a. you are responsible for making decisions that meet strict ethical standards
b. you are responsible for training the soldiers under your command in the subject of
ethics
c. you are responsible for war crimes committed by your soldiers
d. you are required to receive written approval from your superiors before engaging the
enemy
Interviews with the officers revealed a common perception that prison management did
not behave ethically and was not concerned about officer safety. The officers indicated
that they eventually adopted the attitude that if management was not going to treat them
properly, then they were no longer concerned about treating inmates ethically. This
situation illustrates:
a. systemic abuse
b. “trickle-down” abuse
c. informal misconduct
d. negligent abuse
Which paradigm of law highlights the inequity of a capitalist system?
a. Consensus Paradigm
b. Pluralism
c. Conflict Paradigm
d. Utilitarian Paradigm
“Testilying” is the practice of lying to a suspect in order to elicit information or a
confession.
Compare and contrast ethical issues and ethical dilemmas. Provide an example of each.
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Under the ethics of virtue philosophy, it is possible to have an excess of honor, truth, or
shame.
“Public integrity” units that prosecute wrongdoing on the part of _______________.
Discuss some types of laws that are justified by legal moralism. What are the major
arguments for and against such laws?
Answer:answer not provided
Discuss the number of innocents who may be imprisoned. What are the sources for the
estimates? What are the criticisms of the sources?
Answer:answer not provided
Organic solidarity has to do with the idea that everyone is similar.
The public service paradigm of policing is consistent with utilitarianism.
While _______________ was Chief Justice, the Supreme Court made several landmark
decisions in the 1960’s that expanded civil liberties and protections.
Wrongful convictions are said to exist in about 20 percent of all cases.
A slang term used by both officers and inmates which refers to informing practices is
____________________.
Describe the CO’s role ambiguity in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Greene’s study showed that the area an officer patrols is associated with the likelihood
of receiving discipline, complaints, or becoming involved in police shootings.
The four themes found in formal codes are fairness, service, importance of law, and
continuing education.
The Zimbardo experiment of the 1970’s was conducted over a period of 3 weeks.
Explain the decisions and ramifications of Hamdi v. Rumsfeld, Rasul v. Bush, and Clark
v. Martinez.
Answer:answer not provided
A defense attorney that knew of the location of the murder weapon that his client used
is required to turn that weapon in as part of discovery.
Define and describe what is meant by reactive investigations.” Give an example.
Answer:answer not provided
A correctional officer who smuggles contraband into the prison for an inmate is known
as a “mule.”