[Solved] police ethics

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

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**Step 1: Choose Your Role**

Students will pick one of the following roles:

1. **Investigative Journalist** – You are writing an exposé for a major news outlet on police corruption in a local department.
2. **Internal Affairs Officer** – You are responsible for identifying misconduct in your department and recommending solutions.

**Step 2: Investigate a Case of Police Corruption**

– Students will **create a fictional case** of police corruption based on real-world patterns from Chapter 7.
– Their case must involve at least **two types of corruption** (e.g., bribery, excessive force, testilying, abuse of authority).
– They should describe the **officers involved**, the **ethical violations**, and how it impacts **public trust**.

**Step 3: Gather "Evidence"**

– Students must create **three types of supporting evidence** for their case, such as:
– A **fake news article** about the scandal.
– A **police report** with fabricated details.
– A **witness statement** from a citizen or officer.
– A **memo from Internal Affairs** about concerns in the department.

**Step 4: Propose Reforms**

– After analyzing the corruption, students must propose **three reforms** to prevent future misconduct, such as:
– Implementing stricter body camera policies.
– Creating stronger whistleblower protections.
– Increasing civilian oversight.

**Step 5: Present Findings**

– Students will submit their findings in **one of the following formats**:
– A **short investigative report (2-3 pages)**.
– A **news-style video (3-5 minutes)** where they "report" the scandal.
– A **podcast episode (audio recording, 5 minutes)** discussing the case and reforms.

– 2 years ago