Chat with AIExam 6: Police Discretion and Dilemmas
List and describe the ethical problems of using informants summarized by South.
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotIn his article, South (2014) outlines several ethical problems associated with using informants in research. One of the main issues is the potential for exploitation of informants, as they may be asked to provide sensitive or confidential information without adequate protection or compensation. This can lead to a power imbalance between the researcher and the informant, with the informant feeling pressured to comply with the researcher's requests.
Another ethical concern is the potential for harm to informants, particularly if the information they provide puts them at risk of retaliation or harm from others. Researchers have a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of their informants, and this can be difficult to guarantee in certain situations.
Additionally, there is the issue of informed consent, as informants may not fully understand the potential risks and implications of their participation in the research. It is important for researchers to clearly communicate the purpose of the study, the potential risks involved, and the rights of the informants to withdraw their participation at any time.
Finally, there is the issue of confidentiality and privacy, as informants may share sensitive information that could potentially harm their reputation or livelihood if it were to be disclosed. Researchers must take steps to protect the confidentiality of their informants and ensure that their identities and information are not compromised.
Overall, South's article highlights the complex ethical considerations involved in using informants in research, and emphasizes the importance of researchers taking proactive steps to protect the rights and well-being of their informants.
Midland County has become a major thoroughfare for distributors of crystal methamphetamine. Sheriff Johnson has put together a profile of meth dealers and distributors, specifically identifying their tendency to travel by motorcycle or older-model van, and noting they often sport tattoos and facial hair. He has instructed his deputies to be on the lookout for people matching this profile.
When challenged, Sheriff Johnson explained that the goal of protecting society by interdicting illegal drugs outweighs the inconvenience suffered by innocent people who may be stopped and harassed. This explanation represents which ethical system?
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VerifiedA
In order to determine whether entrapment has occurred, the_____________ approach examines the government's participation and whether it has exceeded accepted legal standards.
(40) VerifiedB
A "CED" is a formal complaint procedure resulting from an incident of excessive force.
(32) The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)developed standards that guide the use of informants.
(29) In May 2010, Arizona passed a controversial law requiring police officers in the state to:
(32) Which one of the following is not a true statement about civil lawsuits?
(29) ____________, as defined by Klockars, are lies that are told to make a job easier or to control a person.
(38) According to Barker and Carter, accepted lies must meet all of the following standards except:
(38) A ____________ refers to the practice of police officers using some minor traffic offense as a justification to stop the individual and, in the course of the traffic stop, look for evidence of wrongdoing.
(34) Klockars' concept of _________________ refers to situations in which the police officer's lies are in the best interest of those being lied to.
(34) A bomb exploded at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, killing one and wounding more than 100. The FBI conducted an investigation and within days, Richard Jewell was identified as a suspect. After several months, the Justice Department announced that Jewell was no longer a suspect. Jewell was publicly scorned, and followed incessantly by the media and law enforcement for the three months that he was believed to be the bomber. Evidence in the case was interpreted in such a way as to support the idea that Jewell was guilty. For example, Jewell was known to have seen the bag containing the bomb before it detonated, and moved people from the area. This life-saving act was seen as evidence that he was the bomber, because the investigators believed that he had planted the bomb in order to be able to be seen as a hero for saving people.
The operation described in this case can be described as a(n) .
(45) Lies that are used to control a suspect or to avoid the use of force are called:
(34) Explain some of the reasons why an innocent suspect might confess to a crime.
(38) Which of the following statements about use-of-force statistics is false ?
(30) Research indicates that use-of-force incidents are evenly distributed among all patrol officers.
(33) was the landmark Supreme Court case that resulted in the requirement of prosecutors to disclose potentially exculpatory information to the defense.
(36) List and discuss the situational elements that influence an officer's likelihood to use excessive force .
(28) Prior to the 2004 Republican convention in New York, undercover officers infiltrated activist groups that they believed might cause problems during the convention. Officers attended meetings, made friends, signed petitions, and then reported on the groups' activities to supervisors.
The operation described in this case can be described as a(n) .
(29) In ____________ police investigations, police officers initiate investigations rather than simply respond to crimes.
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