Ethics in Policing: Character & Cops

Includes index.

Introduction
Excellence of character
The mission of police
The public trust and probity
Discretion
Public corruption for profit
Authority and reform in controlling corruption
Leadership and the character of a department
Illegal narcotics: moral issues and public policy
The fundamentals of character and training
Deliberation and moral problems in training
Tragedy and "noble cause" corruption
Death and bereavement, deadly force and guilt
Taking our lives seriously
Fatalism, microcosms, and therapeutic reductions
Ethical ideals, youth violence, and gang enforcement
Police, the O.J. Simpson trial, and race
The spirit of public service and individual conscience
Ethics in the future of policing
Terrorism and policing
Ethics in action: case studies of professional excellence in policing
From war veterans to peace officers

"This fascinating volume, a sophisticated exercise in applied political philosophy, illuminates the complexity of policing and the central role of that profession in a free society."--George F. Will, on back cover. "Police work is among the most challenging of careers and it is best done by those with strong character. For more than twenty years, Ed Delattre has been teaching police officers at every level about the complexities of ethical policing and providing clear guidance to strengthen their character. Each edition of Character and Cops builds on a rock-solid foundation of wisdom while recognizing the constantly changing world in which we police. In the sixth edition, he takes on the vexing issue of officers returning from deployments in war zones."--Darrel W. Stephens, on back cover. "Policing in the twenty-first century requires more than ever the utmost trust of the citizens law enforcement serves. Delattre's emphasis on the virtues of character, integrity, and honesty coupled with compassion and equal justice for all makes this book required reading for police supervisors at all levels."--James W. McMahon, on back cover