According to Dwyer, 2008, unwritten code of conduct is supposed to govern the behavior of police as well as other corrections officers to make sure that the officers to not violate the rights of the criminal suspects before they are tried in a court of law. However, most officers continue violating the code and the unfortunate thing is that their fellow officers cover-up such activities and thus propagate corruption, brutality as well as other misconduct. I have heard of police officers engaging in stun-gun assaults against their suspects, hit and run patrol car as well as suspects’ beating. Although most police commissioners as well as head of police officers’ union claim that the cover-ups reports are exaggerated, I fell otherwise. It is ubiquitous to hear of police officers charged with perjury, assault as well as criminally negligent homicide. However, most of the officers are not convicted owing to the old tradition in police forces that an office should not testify against each other.
If I was a police officer and I witness my six-year partner strike a criminal suspect arrested and secured in handcuffs, I would be faced with a dilemma between jeopardizing his career and effecting the rule of law. Bearing in mind that the officer is in violation of our department’s Use of Force Policy and that he has already received punitive sanctions in the past for unwarranted use of force, covering him up would be making matters worse. It would be pointless to defend or act in favor of a person who disregards the right of the others. However, I would advise him that his actions are putting his career in jeopardy. After having a one to one talk about the dangers of his actions, I would be hoping for his change of behavior. If he does not change, I would not mind testifying against him. According to Mark 10 verses 42-45, a servant leader is that one who influences other people positively. A servant leader should not be a master but rather exercise humility in serving others (Thompson, 2015).
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References
Dwyer, T. (2008). Codes of ethics and officer discipline. Retrieved 12 September 2019, from https://www.policeone.com/legal/articles/1743985-Codes-of-ethics-and-officer-discipline/
Thompson, B. (2015). SERVANT, LEADER, OR BOTH? A FRESH LOOK AT MARK 10:35-45 – The Journal of Applied Christian Leadership. Retrieved 12 September 2019, from https://aujacl.com/servant-leader-or-both-a-fresh-look-at-mark-1035-45/
