3 page ethical scenario due today

Riverbend City : Justice In Action | Ethical Reactions in Law Enforcement

Time stamp: 4:02

Officer Antonne James is in his fifth week of patrolling solo, having just completed his field training officer review. It’s been a quiet day of rounds and as his shift rolls to a close, dispatch calls.

Time stamp: 4:03 - Radio call

Lois Newton: Reckless vehicle disturbance in progress in the vicinity of Ruby Lake Elementary. Children present. Received the call at 4:01. At that time vehicle was approximately one block away on the 3400 block of Elm.

Antonne James: On my way.

Lois Newton: Caller reported school had let out and several children were playing on the grounds with the reckless vehicle in close proximity.

Antonne James: Copy.

Time stamp: 4:05 - Arrival at scene

Antonne James: Arrived at the school.

Lois Newton: Copy.

Antonne James: White sedan spinning at the far end of the school grounds, northwest corner. Stand by.

Lois Newton: Sending backup.

Time stamp: 4:06

Officer James gets out and stands facing the car spinning circles on the baseball diamond at the far end of the school yard. As he watches, debating a course of action, the car turns, revs its engine, and races right toward the children! He draws his weapon.

Time stamp: 4:07

Antonne: … Holy…! What are you doing, fool? … You gotta be… you’re coming for the kids?

Officer James has a split second to decide. Take action, yes, but what? He doesn’t have time to get back in the car. Shoot, or don’t shoot?