Nsw Police Collusion Essay

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INTRODUCTION

The issue of collusion and plagiarism within the New South Wales Police is a matter that has come under increased enquiry over the recent years. Therefore, it is imperative that policy such as Charles Sturt University’s Academic Misconduct Policy is always adhered to. Collusion and plagiarism affects Police professionalism, job knowledge and integrity, especially among the junior ranks. Such acts bring Police ethics into question (Newburn & Webb, 1999) and highlight the importance of NSW Police policy such as the NSW Police Force Standards of Conduct and other NSW Police policy documents. In scenarios where personal integrity is tested, use of effective communication and assertiveness are skills that can be implemented that will ensure an ethical outcome.

PART ONE

To understand and discuss what collusion and plagiarism are, one must first understand what these actions are and how they differ from one another. CSU’s Academic Misconduct Policy defines Plagiarism as “the use of another person's words, ideas, designs or work without appropriate acknowledgment” This includes copying word-for-word from multiple sources and re-submitting your own work. Secondly, …show more content…

It could also be argued that prohibited co-operation with another individual is a slippery slope to casual bribery and other corruptive activities (Bowles & Garoupa, 1997). Plagiarism is also an issue addressed by the Academic Misconduct Policy and like, collusion is forbidden. Plagiarism is the use of another person’s work without correctly acknowledging that person. It is important to understand that plagiarism and low integrity are inexplicably linked. Integrity is a foundational element to the NSWPF and is defined in the Statement of Values: “Each member of the NSW Police Force is to act in a manner which: Places integrity above

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