This first  topic asks you to explore and discuss at least three aspects of the Code of Ethical Conduct in your profession, and explain how it will apply to you. You must also explain how ethical violations may affect your career.

Visit the links below for information to help you develop your discussion.

To search for ethical codes in a particular law enforcement field, search online with the name of the field and add any of these keywords: code of ethics, ethical code of conduct, code of professional conduct, OR code of professional behavior. For example:

• victim advocate code of ethics
• correctional officer ethical code of conduct
• criminal investigator code of professional conduct
• police officer code of professional behavior

You are also asked to define the term ethics. The Library database Gale eBooks, linked below, may be a great starting place to research this topic. 

In the database, type the keywords law enforcement ethics.

Browse the entries below from selected Gale titles.

For the second discussion topic, you must explain why is it important to possess knowledge regarding issues pertaining to cultural awareness and sensitivity. Do you believe that more professionals need training on this subject matter?

Below are keyword search links about cultural awareness and sensitivity in law enforcement. 

• cultural awareness in law enforcement
• cultural sensitivity training in policing
• cultural awareness and sensitivity "criminal justice"

Note: Using quotation marks tell the database to search the words together. You can use them in any combination to see varying search results. 

These searches can be conducted from the Search page or in ProQuest Criminal Justice, linked below.