Occasionally deception by public administrators can be justified. It is possible that there are times when the public needs to be deceived. These times are usually when it is necessary to the safety of the public or for the success of a specific plan. For example, important troop movement may have to be withheld to ensure the safety of the troops and success of the mission. However, when deception in necessary, it must be handled carefully and delicately. Trust is tremendously important in government, and deception can lead to a government abusing its power. When it is necessary for public administrators to deceive the public, they should debate whether such deception is appropriate and get authorization for the justification to deceive the
