Applying Ethics Law Essay Research Coursework Paper

Seven Prima Facie Duties
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1. Select the two (2) duties identified by Ross that you believe are most critical to law enforcement officers and their responsibilities to citizens. Provide the rationale for your choices.
Fidelity to loved ones and justice as fair redistribution are the most critical duties that law enforcement officers must accomplish. Fidelity is similar to keeping a promise and requires law enforcement officers to fulfill their duties and obligations. However, in the course of their work, law enforcement officers may be influenced by political or other interests, which may hinder their objectivity. As a result, the duty of fidelity to loved ones is significant as it continuously reminds law enforcement officers to be independent of any other interests and solely focus on their responsibilities towards the public.
On the other hand, justice as fair redistribution refers to the imperative distribution of goods and services and the effective use of common sense towards other people. Although this duty has always been significant, it is more significant now due to the rift between the African-American community and the police. Therefore, the undertaking of this duty is important as it ensures that law enforcement officers treat everyb...