The matter of someones personal "ethics" are not enforceable by either criminal or civil law. There are charges of either "Misfeasance" or Malfeasance" that can be brought if a public employee violates their sworn "trust," in performing (or NOT performing) their duties. Perhaps that is what you're referring to.
Yes, the blue wall of silence can impact the application of the law enforcement code of ethics. It refers to the practice of police officers remaining silent or protecting fellow officers who engage in unethical or illegal behavior. By not reporting or confronting misconduct within their ranks, it can undermine the principles of integrity, accountability, and justice that are fundamental to the code of ethics in law enforcement. However, efforts are being made to minimize this phenomenon and foster a culture of transparency and accountability in policing.
The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics is used by virtually every police agency in the country. it is, however, too big to cut and paste here. It is available thru any search engine as "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics."
Joseph P. Hester has written: 'Ethical Leadership for School Administrators and Teachers' 'Teaching for Thinking' 'Law Enforcement Ethics' -- subject(s): Law enforcement, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Law enforcement, Police ethics
This professional serves as a law-enforcement officer, with the authority to arrest employees who donot abide by the ethics code.
When a law enforcement agency acts in an unethical manner, this subverts the legal system. If the public has more to fear from law enforcement agencies than it does from the criminals that the law enforcement agencies were created to deal with, then we would be better off without law enforcement. Tyranny does more harm than crime.
the Ethics Committee.
Rickey D. Lashley has written: 'Policework' -- subject(s): Law enforcement, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Law enforcement, Police ethics
Ethics and the law
As opposed to a "Law Enforcement Officer" [which is the title used to describe sworn criminal law enforcement officers] a 'Legal Enforcement Officer' is a term that may be applied to any individual charged with the responsibility for making certain that the rules, regulations and laws pertaining to their area of authority are followed in a lawful manner (e.g.: A company attorney, or ethics officer).
Racial profiling is the targeting of individuals by law enforcement officials for suspicion of crime based on their race, ethnicity, religion or national origin. An example would be the reliance on race to decide which cars to stop for minor traffic violations rather than stopping everyone who violates without regard to race. Racial profiling is a matter of discretion and ethics when law enforcement uses their discretion to violate ethics by racial profiling.
It is legal for a law enforcement officer or government agent to lie to a suspect to obtain information or some advantage. It is not ethical to do so.
The broken windows theory suggests that addressing minor signs of disorder, such as littering or vandalism, can prevent more serious crimes from occurring in a community. This theory has influenced policing strategies focused on community policing and proactive enforcement.