parenthetical citations and a reference page). Please bring a hard copy with you to the next class meeting.
Practice Ethics Question:
QUESTION #1:
The Captain at the County Jail is responsible for the overall safety and security of the facility in the absence of the Jail Commander; charged with the care and custody of the inmates and staff they supervise. The Captain is responsible to oversee daily operations of the jail in multiple capacities. The Captain is responsible for evaluating upper‐level supervisors on an annual basis. The Captain is responsible to maintain accurate and timely evaluations on all designated support and security personnel.
As an essential part of the leadership team, the Captain position requires on‐going support and recognition of the facility goals as well as a working partnership with the Jail Commander.
Assume that you are this Captain.
What are your objective responsibilities?
What are your subjective responsibilities?
What might be an ethical authority conflict you might experience in this position?
What might be an ethical role conflict you might experience in this position?
What internal controls could help you maintain a strong ethical position in performing as Captain?
What external controls could help you maintain a strong ethical performance in this position?