week 1 510 paper

750-1000 words

The concept of  Ethical Discretion is introduced in your readings this week and will appear frequently as we move through this course. Essentially, ethical discretion requires the criminal justice practitioner to measure or balance complying with the rule of law against the ramifications of noncompliance or, in many cases, “bending” the rule of law to fit a particular scenario. In exercising such discretion, the practitioner must also balance the impact on the state or agency should the rule be thwarted or ignored.

· First, take the position that ethical discretion is a necessary tool for the criminal justice practitioner. In addition to making a strong “pro” argument, include at least one original scenario as an example to support your position. Be sure to discuss the impact on the state or agency resulting from the exercise of ethical discretion in your scenario.

· After making your “pro” argument, take the opposite position and present a compelling argument that supports strict adherence to the rule of law versus the exercise of ethical discretion. Create an original scenario in which you apply the rule of law rather than exercising ethical discretion and discuss the impact on the public that might result from this decision.

· Conclude with a statement of your personal position as to whether the exercise of ethical discretion is a necessary component of the job of a criminal justice professional.

This paper should be a minimum of 750 words and no more than 1000 words, excluding the title and reference page

https://ccis.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9780429682162/epubcfi/6/26%5B%3Bvnd.vst.idref%3DCh04%5D!/4

Souryal, S. S., & Whitehead, J. T. (2019). Ethics in Criminal Justice (7th ed.). Taylor & Francis. https://ccis.vitalsource.com/books/9780429682162

Chapter 2 and 3 in e-text provided.