Although I love a lot of aspects about astronomy, I had a change of heart recently. I'm enrolled in an intro to Criminal Justice class and it has captured my interest. Most of the posts from here on out will deal with law enforcement (I will throw in a few about astronomy here and there because it is still an interesting subject and I'm not giving up on it completely).
So, today's post is about ethics in law enforcement.
Please read this before going any further.
My values and beliefs definitely shadow the words of this document from the DPS. I look to be courageous and official in everyday life. I think it is important to be a trustworthy and honest individual in America. I think that is part of our duty as citizens of our country and policemen are the finest examples of that.
In discussing how this document will help shape my journey through my college experience I have come up with three main goals:
1. Not letting friendship, prejudice, or feelings get in the way of school and personality. I must learn to accept everyone here. There will be good times and bad and I will have to stay strong through them all if I want success here at school and in law enforcement. There will be times where my friendships and feelings are tested and it will be key for me to make the correct decisions.
2. Staying strong. A big part of being successful in both school and in law enforcement is being strong. If you let your mind wander and be weak, it will have a negative effect on performance. You can't stay down on yourself, no matter the situation. This is something I definitely need to keep in mind throughout the entirety of my journey.
3. Stay honest. This has always been my number one life goal. Be honest in every situation. I hate liars. And liars will not go far in law enforcement. Telling the truth is the key component in my new field of study. Honesty is REQUIRED if you even consider a job in this field.
In discussing how this document will help shape my journey through my college experience I have come up with three main goals:
1. Not letting friendship, prejudice, or feelings get in the way of school and personality. I must learn to accept everyone here. There will be good times and bad and I will have to stay strong through them all if I want success here at school and in law enforcement. There will be times where my friendships and feelings are tested and it will be key for me to make the correct decisions.
2. Staying strong. A big part of being successful in both school and in law enforcement is being strong. If you let your mind wander and be weak, it will have a negative effect on performance. You can't stay down on yourself, no matter the situation. This is something I definitely need to keep in mind throughout the entirety of my journey.
3. Stay honest. This has always been my number one life goal. Be honest in every situation. I hate liars. And liars will not go far in law enforcement. Telling the truth is the key component in my new field of study. Honesty is REQUIRED if you even consider a job in this field.
Works Cited
"Law Enforcement Code of Ethics." DPS.unc.edu. Department of Public Safety, 01 Mar. 1998. Web.
I like the first ethics goal -- it talks about the challenges that come into standing behind what you believe. A lot of people like to stand up and say what they believe and make it seem like it will be easy. Not a lot of people are willing to admit how hard having beliefs is.
ReplyDeleteWith that said, what do you think will be hardest in this area? What do you think will end up testing your strength?