Police Ethics: The Corruption of Noble Cause

by Michael A. Caldero, John P. Crank

Offering a different type of presentation on police ethics, this work focuses on corruption committed in the name of good ends. It addresses ethical issues of accountability, explains ways in which noble cause is subverted, presents noble-cause corruption as a form of what ethicists call a means-end dilemma, and considers ethical dilemmas facing police in the 21st century. Intended for use as a supplemental text with students of policing, and as a reference guide for officers. The authors are affiliated with Bellevue Community College and Florida Atlantic University. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

300 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1999

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book. One of the best used for promotional process because it defines corruption in very real and practical terms of the noble cause, instead of some insatiable misdeeds precipitated by the slippery slope.

[Laura Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

for police promotional study material it wasn't too bad. new spin on an old problem.