Introduction
Does the public view police accepting gratuities as the beginning of a slippery slope into corruption? Or is it just a harmless gesture of appreciation? Consider the following scenario. A deputy sheriff and his new patrol partner have just dined at a well-known restaurant in the area within their beat. As the deputies prepare to pay the bill, the namesake of the business, Mamma, announces the meals are free of charge in front of a large crowd of waiting patrons. Since it is not known what the two deputies do after this announcement is made, whether they accept the gratuity or decline the offer and pay, both possible outcomes will be discussed.
Deontological Ethics
One of the ethical systems involved in this scenario is what philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) called Deontological Ethics. This view proposes that “there can be moral requirements that do not depend on whether the actions required …show more content…
These interviews give the potential recruit an opportunity to share their personal ethics and moral views on various topics, and allow them to introduce themselves and their personality to their potential employer. During the hiring phase, a hiring manager may also ask the potential recruit his or her motivation for becoming a police officer. Whether it is to carry on the family tradition of law enforcement or a personal need to be a community servant, each individual’s motivation is different. Of course, no one is going to admit during the interview that their main reason for applying is so they can enjoy all of the free coffee and doughnuts they can get. Kooken (1947, p. 178) explains that “policemen have renewed interest in such subjects as courtesy, community responsibilities, and other public relations
Does the public view police accepting gratuities as the beginning of a slippery slope into corruption? Or is it just a harmless gesture of appreciation? Consider the following scenario. A deputy sheriff and his new patrol partner have just dined at a well-known restaurant in the area within their beat. As the deputies prepare to pay the bill, the namesake of the business, Mamma, announces the meals are free of charge in front of a large crowd of waiting patrons. Since it is not known what the two deputies do after this announcement is made, whether they accept the gratuity or decline the offer and pay, both possible outcomes will be discussed.
Deontological Ethics
One of the ethical systems involved in this scenario is what philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) called Deontological Ethics. This view proposes that “there can be moral requirements that do not depend on whether the actions required …show more content…
These interviews give the potential recruit an opportunity to share their personal ethics and moral views on various topics, and allow them to introduce themselves and their personality to their potential employer. During the hiring phase, a hiring manager may also ask the potential recruit his or her motivation for becoming a police officer. Whether it is to carry on the family tradition of law enforcement or a personal need to be a community servant, each individual’s motivation is different. Of course, no one is going to admit during the interview that their main reason for applying is so they can enjoy all of the free coffee and doughnuts they can get. Kooken (1947, p. 178) explains that “policemen have renewed interest in such subjects as courtesy, community responsibilities, and other public relations