Discussion
2 discussions 250 word minimum
Discussion 1
In Chapter 6, the authors provide two scenarios relating to lying within the criminal justice system. Box 6.1 focuses on police interrogations based on the case of
Miller v. Fenton
. Box 6.2 is focused on the ethics of plea bargaining with the example in Herndon, Texas, discussed in the Frontline Series, “
The Plea”.
Select one of these scenarios (Box 6.1 or 6.2) and study the accompanying materials.
· What are the ramifications of institutional lying in these examples, and how can these practices be morally justified in the criminal justice system?
· How do these practices impact the moral foundations of determining criminal guilt?
· How do these examples fall within the doctrine of veracity and rules for lying discussed in this week’s readings?
Souryal, S. S., & Whitehead, J. T. (2019). Ethics in Criminal Justice (7th ed.). Taylor & Francis.
Discussion 2
250 word minimum
Following the officer-involved shooting and death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014, the Department of Justice opened an investigation and issued a
report of the Ferguson Police Department and court system. During the investigation, it was discovered that the city’s law enforcement system reinforced and reflected racial bias. Staff in Ferguson were found to have exhibited substantial racial bias.
· What do you believe was the primary cause of racial bias in the Ferguson Police Department and courts at the time?
· What specific area of the report provided insight into the issues of racial bias and prejudice within the criminal justice system, and why?
· What was the impact of this report on the public perception of justice? How do you believe public officials and members of the criminal justice profession can address racial bias and prejudice within their communities?
Souryal, S. S., & Whitehead, J. T. (2019). Ethics in Criminal Justice (7th ed.). Taylor & Francis.
