The Role Of Ethics And Importance Of Codes Of Ethics For Public Safety Organizations

• Are codes of ethics important to a Public Safety organization? Why or why not?
• Do you view a code of ethics as being realistic or idealistic and why?
• Briefly discuss the role of ethics in public safety organizations maintaining the trust of the communities they serve.
• Outline a few principles or rules you would include in a code of ethics you would create for your organization or profession.

Reference
 

• Philosophy of Ethics http://www.importanceofphilosophy.com/Ethics_Main.html
• Reference Link 16.1 Ethical Role of Management http://www.sagepub.com/northouse6e/study/materials/reference/reference16.1.pdf
• Reference Link 16.2 Ethical Dilemmas http://www.sagepub.com/northouse6e/study/materials/reference/reference16.2.pdf
• Video Link 16.1 (Ethical Norms) Ethics in Leadership http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4W0933uFIE&feature=related
• Video Link 16.2 (Ethics in Management) Ethical Leadership http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmA–yq5eq0
• Video Link 16.4 (Chapter Summary) http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid309137168001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAPmbRRLk~,C5G7jhYNtie3c6Bhi4MvuCjtiNI0p2Fk&bctid=1431905806001
• US Government Office of Ethics http://oge.gov/
• A Guide to Ethical Resources https://www.scu.edu/ethics/focus-areas/government-ethics/resources/
• ICMA Code of Ethics http://icma.org/en/icma/ethics/program_highlights