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Module 7: Code of Silence
• Reasons Officers Act Unethically
• Code of Silence
• Consequences
• Why the Code Exists
• Breaking the Code
• Role of Criminal Justice System
• Role of Ethical Leadership
• Role of Training
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• Excuses
• Selfishness
• Bad Decisions
• Fear of “Paying the Price”
• Code of Silence
Reasons Officers Act Unethically
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• Informal mechanism that prohibits or discourages members of a close knit group from reporting the misconduct of their fellow members.
• Unwritten understanding that members will face harmful consequences if they testify against fellow members.
• Natural phenomenon among people who spend significant time together.
• Loyalty to people is placed above loyalty to principle.
Code of Silence
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• Nearly half of law enforcement officers have personally perpetuated the Code of Silence.
• It is often the greatest enemy of prosecutors and police reformers.
• The challenge is to mold and sustain the culture so that the majority will not be paralyzed by the fear of being ostracized.
Pervasiveness of Silence
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• Undermines the very purpose of law enforcement.
• Damages public safety.
• Erodes public trust.
• Demoralizes or destroys officers.
Consequences
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• Represent people – not a political party.
• Know the law and its limitations.
• Defend the legal system.
• Study the principles of the laws.
• Seek aid from superiors when needed.
• Understand relationships within the legal system.
• Don’t violate the law or disregard public safety.
• Never use illegal means.
• Be mindful of special identification by the public.
• Be a decent and honorable person.
• Live in a manner that inspires confidence and trust.
• Make arrests in accordance with the law.
• Refuse special gifts or favors.
Undermines the Very Purpose of Laws and Government Regulations
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• Careers are destroyed.
• Leaders are demoted.
• Civil suits ruin department budgets.
• Public no longer trusts department.
• Officers become hateful toward each other.
• Employees go to prison.
• Employees may commit suicide.
• Employees are fired.
Damages Public Safety
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• Citizens believe everyone is corrupt.
• No support for budget increases.
• Demand for leaders to be fired.
• No credibility when controversies occur again.
Erodes Public Trust
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• Good officers are harassed and insulted by the public.
• Many citizens think everyone in the department is corrupt.
• Good officers are afraid of bad officers.
• Good officers may be fired if they refuse to “cover up.”
Demoralizes or Destroys Officers
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• Peer Pressure
• Displaced Loyalty
Why the Code Exists
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• Peer pressure within enforcement organizations is particularly strong.
• Normal controls on behavior may crumble when in a group.
• Understanding peer pressure is essential in making the right choices.
Peer Pressure
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• Corrupt officers are more loyal to each other than to honor or integrity.
• Peer pressure contributes to displaced loyalty.
• To end the corruption, loyalty to integrity must be placed above loyalty to one’s peers.
Displaced Loyalty
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• Ethical Leadership
• Training
• The Criminal Justice System
Breaking the Code
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• Demonstrate a sincere commitment to integrity.
• Model ethical behavior.
• Emphasize traditionally honored values.
Ethical Leadership
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• Acknowledging integrity problems.
• Receiving training on ethics and integrity.
• Conducting an integrity needs assessment.
• Teaching classes on integrity.
• Developing a plan to concentrate on integrity needs.
Ethical Leadership: Demonstrate Commitment to Integrity
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• Encouraging visible displays of integrity.
• Becoming directly involved in background investigations.
• Conducting confidential integrity surveys annually.
• Demanding ethical behavior of all leaders.
• Tracking complaints and compliments.
Ethical Leadership: Demonstrate Commitment to Integrity (cont.)
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• Avoiding a “leader’s” Code of Silence.
• Investigating all claims of dishonesty.
• Demonstrating a loyalty to honor and integrity rather than people.
• Refraining from ridiculing upper administration.
• Abstaining from committing minor policy violations.
• Resolving major causes of employee anger and frustration.
• Watching for sudden changes in employee behavior.
• Making time to talk about an employee’s personal problems.
Ethical Leadership: Model Ethical Behavior
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• Create an atmosphere in which dishonest officers fear the honest ones.
• Create a culture where honor is more important than loyalty to an officer guilty of misconduct.
Ethical Leadership: Emphasize Traditionally Honored Values
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• Make sure leaders are trained before non-leaders.
• Ensure all training topics are addressed from an ethical perspective.
• Teach officers about the Code of Silence.
• Require written examinations on the material.
• Place posters, pictures, and quotes throughout the organization.
• Create a Code of Honor.
• Use video or audio ethical dilemma situation training.
Training
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• Discourage and deter officers from committing crime.
• Protect society from dangerous and harmful officers.
• Punish officers who have committed crimes.
• Rehabilitate and reform officers who have committed crimes.
The Criminal Justice System
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• Reputation for being one of the most corrupt police departments
in the U.S.
• One of the most brutal police departments in the country.
• FBI undercover operation in 1993 exposed the corruption within
the organization.
• In 1995, the department made one of the most impressive reforms
in law enforcement history
• Key element of the reform was leadership acknowledging
problems and leading positive change.
New Orleans Police Department Case Study
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Module 7: Code of Silence
• Code of Silence is an informal mechanism that prohibits or discourages law enforcement officials from reporting the misconduct of their colleagues.
• Consequences include: Undermining purpose of law enforcement. Damaging public safety. Eroding public trust. Demoralizing/destroying officers.
• Code of silence is a result of peer pressure and displaced loyalty.
• Breaking the Code of Silence requires: Mandating ethical leadership. Providing training. Using the criminal justice system.
Summary and Review