State Police Department Memorandum

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide you with some information on the expected ethical conduct of all State police officers and employees with the State Police Department. It has been brought to my attention that there are several ethical violations that are being carried out on a regular routine by the police officers and staff of this department. This memo will explain the ethical dilemmas that are faced everyday by the officers of this department and what is expected of each and everyone. It is vital that the department maintain an ethical standard that is above reproach. ("Noble cause corruption," 2010)

We as a department must establish not only a minimal standard of conduct for our officers but also aspire to set high goals for all our employees. We as public employees must strive to be vigilant against corruption and remain ethically sound. The trust and confidence of the citizens of the state is an important matter that must be maintained. The Policing profession is a noble profession and attracts individuals who have certain characteristics such as being responsible and having an authoritative personality and one who acts on behalf of others without concern for their own safety and well being. Many of these officers have a preconceived notion of what the profession is about and how to make the world a safer place for all citizens. ("Noble cause corruption," 2010) (Martinelli, 2006)

We as police officers here in America are given a large degree of authority and responsibility to our citizens. Our powers are granted to us through the government and give us the powers and responsibilities to be assertive and authoritarian, we are expected to stop citizens as well as detain them if they are guilty of breaking th...

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...ing police force who will achieve the standards and ethics we need to care for the citizens and society as they expect us to.

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