WEEK 9

OCTOBER 22, 2022

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ETHICS
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ETHICS is the
academic study of ethics as it is applied in
the area of law enforcement. A Combination
of laws, training, and standards help police
officers maintain ethical behavior on duty
 ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

1. Ethics is a mainstay of professionalism.

2. Training in critical ethics develops analytical skills and reasoning ability.
3. Professionals should recognize ethical consequences of actions.
 ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
4. Ethical considerations are central to decisions involving discretion, force & due process.
5. Ethics is germane (translation) to management and policy decisions.
6. Ethical considerations are essential aspects in research.
 WHY IS ETHICS IN CRIMINAL
JUSTICE IMPORTANT

Without a set of moral guidelines, a criminal

justice system cannot accurately meet its population's
needs.

Ethics are important in such a system because they

provide both the accused and the victim with balanced
application of justice.
 GOALS OF THE STUDY OF ETHICS
1. Become aware and open to ethical issues
2. Begin developing critical thinking skills
3. Become more personally responsible
4. Understand how the system is engaged in a
process of coercion
 HOW DO SANCTIONS IMPACT THE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM?

Sanctions can affect the level of crime in a number

of ways, principally through the mechanisms of
incapacitation, deterrence, or rehabilitation .
 SANCTION

a strong action taken in order to make people

obey a law or rule, or a punishment given
when they do not obey:
 THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

The criminal justice system, essentially, is the

system or process in the community by which crimes
are investigated, and the persons suspected thereof
are taken into custody, prosecuted in court and
punished, if found guilty, provisions being made for
their correction and rehabilitation.
5 PILLARS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN
THE PHILIPPINE
 COMMON ELEMENTS

1. The power to make a decision.

2. Each has the duty to enforce the law.
3. Each must accept that their duty is to protect
constitutional safeguards.
4. All are public servants.
 ETHICS OF
NATURAL LAW
 ETHICS OF NATURAL LAW a theory in ethics
and philosophy that says that human beings possess
intrinsic or true values that govern their reasoning
and behavior. Natural law maintains that these rules
of right and wrong are inherent in people and are
not created by society or court judges
 ETERNAL LAW – the principles by which God
made and controls the universe and which only God
knows completely

 DIVINE LAW – this is the Bible, which ‘reflects’ the

eternal law. However, this reflection can only be
seen by those who believe in God and only if God
chooses to reveal it
 NATURAL LAW – This refers to the moral law of God
which has been built into human nature; it is also a
reflection of the eternal law of God. However it can be
seen by everyone as it does not depend on belief but
rather we simply need to use our reason to understand
human nature.

 HUMAN LAW – The law of the land and the most

likely to error and stay away from Eternal Law
5 PRIMARY PRECEPTS OF NATURAL LAW

 The preservation of life (to live)

 Reproduction (only purpose of sex)
 The nurture and education of the young (to learn)
 Living peacefully in society (order society)
 To worship God
 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN APPARENT
AND REAL GOODS

 Apparent Goods – Something which seems to be

the right thing to do but does not fit the ideal of
perfection.

 Real Goods – The right thing to do that does fit the

human ideal
END OF PRESENTATION
1. UNDERSTANDING THE PHILOSOPHY OF ETHICS, MORALITY, VALUES, SOCIAL NORMS, AND STANDARDS.
2. RELATE AND DEMONSTRATE THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION OATH AND PHILIPPINE
REGISTERED CRIMINOLOGISTS CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS.
 Religious ethics
are the moral principles that
guide religions and that set the standard for
what is and isn't acceptable behavior. ...
Personal virtues, such as humility, gratitude,
and hope honor God or, in Eastern religions,
reflect a higher state of being
 HOW DOES ETHICS RELATE TO
RELIGION?

Ethics involves systematizing, defending, and

recommending concepts of right and wrong
behavior. ... Most religions have
an ethical component, often derived from purported
supernatural revelation or guidance. Some assert
that religion is necessary to live ethically.
CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION

ARTICLE XI.
SECTION 1. PUBLIC OFFICE IS A
PUBLIC TRUST. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES MUST AT ALL TIMES BE
ACCOUNTABLE TO THE PEOPLE, SERVE
THEM WITH UTMOST RESPONSIBILITY,
INTEGRITY, LOYALTY, AND EFFICIENCY,
ACT WITH PATRIOTISM AND JUSTICE,
AND LEAD MODEST LIVES.
RA 6713
CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR
PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
“It is the policy of the State to promote high standards of
ethics in public service. Public officials and employees shall
at all times be accountable to the people and shall discharge
their duties with utmost responsibility, integrity, competence,
and loyalty, act with patriotism and justice, lead modest lives,
and uphold public interest over personal interest.
(Sec. 1, RA 6713)
NORMS OF CONDUCT OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND
EMPLOYEES
1. Commitment to public interest
2. Professionalism
3. Justness and Sincerity
4. Political Neutrality
5. Responsiveness to the Public
6. Nationalism and Patriotism
7. Commitment to Democracy
8. Simple Living
PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS
1. Financial and material interest
2. Outside employment and other activities related
thereto
3. Disclosure and misuse of confidential information
4. Soliciting and acceptance of gifts
(Sec. 7, RA 6713)
 STATEMENTS AND DISCLOSURE

Statement of Assets Liabilities and Net Worth

-True and detailed account of assets, liabilities and
financial connections

FILING:

Within 30 days after assumption to office

On or before April 30 of every year
Within 30 days after separation from the service
To obtain or use any statement filed for:

1) Any purpose contrary to morals and public policy

2) Any commercial purpose other than by news and
communication media for dissemination to the general
public

(Sec. 8, RA 6713)