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Power and restraint : the moral dimensions of police work / Howard Cohen, Michael Feldberg, and Monica M. Moll.

Summary:

"This book examines police decision making in actual situations that constitute ethical "gray areas," exploring the moral challenges police face when balancing the maintenance of order with respect for individual rights"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781440877377
  • Physical Description: xvii, 140 pages ; 24 cm
  • Edition: Second edition
  • Publisher: Santa Barbara : Praeger, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2021]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The Moral Dimensions of Police Work -- A Social Contract Perspective on the Police Role -- Moral Standards for Police Work -- Scenario One: Rock Concert -- Scenario Two: Accusation of Shoplifting -- Scenario Three: Suspect Apprehension -- Scenario Four: Multi-jurisdictional Dispute -- Scenario Five: Officer Wellness -- Scenario Six: Driving Under the Influence -- Conclusion.
Subject:
Police ethics.
Law enforcement > Moral and ethical aspects > United States.
Police ethics > Case studies.
Law enforcement > Moral and ethical aspects > United States > Case studies.
Genre:
Case studies.

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Summary: "This book examines police decision making in actual situations that constitute ethical "gray areas," exploring the moral challenges police face when balancing the maintenance of order with respect for individual rights"--