Ethics is the accepted rules of conduct in regard to a particular profession. Integrity is defined as the adherence to the moral principles or the act of being honest (Barker, 2011). Ethics and integrity (Barker, 2011). This service will be in many forms such as to safeguard the lives and property and to protect the innocent people against deception. The officer will also be required to protect the weak in the society against the intimidation and oppression and the peaceful against disorder or violence (Pollock & Becker, 1995). He will also be required to respect the constitutional rights of all to equality, liberty, and justice.

agency (Pollock & Becker, 1995). The officer is required to remain calm in the face of danger, ridicule or even scorn. He will exercise self-constraint and be mindful of the welfare of others. He will also be honest in both thought and deed in both his personal life and official life. He will exemplary obey the law and regulations of his agency (Barker, 2011). If he hear or see anything that is confidential in nature, he will always keep it confidential unless revelation is deemed necessary in the performance of his duty.

recognition of the police badge of office (Pollock & Becker, 1995). remainsthe pursuit of justice (Pollock & Becker, 1995).

Law enforcement officers often encounter dilemmas in the course of the discharge of their duties. In most cases, they are faced with difficult circumstances where all the choices they are supposed to take are unfavorable (Barker, 2011). One aspect, where ethics, morality and law affect the decision of a local law enforcement officer, is when he is required to kill a law offender. Their code of ethics requiresperson’s life in whatever circumstances (Pollock & Becker, 1995). The law, on the other hand, requires those offenders to be tried in a court of law so that they can face judgment according to their deeds. The officer is left in a dilemma as the law offender can also take the officer’s life, particularly if he also has a dangerous weapon like a gun.

Another aspect is when the officer is required, to be honest. A good example is when fellow officers sleep on their job (Pollock & Becker, 1995). An officer is faced with a dilemma as whether to report his fellow officers to the higher authority or not. Ethics requires the officer to be honest and report them. Morality, on the other hand, says that it’s of others (Pollock & Becker, 1995). The risk will be the loss of job or imprisonment for failing to discharge their job effectively. The law requires an officer to remain alert while on duty so as to provide maximum security to the citizens (Barker, 2011).

comes to maintaining ethics and integrity (Pollock & Becker, 1995). Ethics, morality and their code of conduct require them to avoid temptations of engaging in corrupt activities. eal professionals (Barker, 2011).

aspect of the code of conduct at Texas (Ci.windcrest.tx.us, 2015).not be questionable whatsoever (Ci.windcrest.tx.us, 2015). They should not accept any presents, gifts, promises, subscriptions or favors that could question the integrity of the officer concerned. They are also not required to receive or enjoy special advantages from their official status (Ci.windcrest.tx.us, 2015). only be earned.

(Ci.windcrest.tx.us, 2015). Law enforcement officers shall perform their duties fairly without favor or discrimination in terms of race, sex, status, political belief, religion or aspiration. All citizens will be treated equally, withofficial conduct (Ci.windcrest.tx.us, 2015). They will also strive to obtain maximum cooperation from the public. Ci.windcrest.tx.us, 2015).

References

Barker, T. (2011). Police ethics: Crisis in law enforcement. Charles C Thomas Publisher.

Ci.windcrest.tx.us,. (2015). Windcrest, TX – Official Website – Code of Conduct. Retrieved 21 January 2015, from http://www.ci.windcrest.tx.us/index.aspx?NID=123

Pollock, J. M., & Becker, R. F. (1995). Law enforcement ethics: Using officers’ dilemmas as a teaching tool. Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 6(1), 1-20.