The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

One of the hallmarks of a profession is the existence of a Code of Ethics. Medical doctors trace their Code of Ethics, also known as an oath, to the Greek physician Hippocrates in 370 BC. In law enforcement, there is the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics traceable to 1957. The Definition of Ethics:  A philosophy that behaviors…

The Current Climate

I am writing this blog post amid the COVID-19 crisis, George Floyd protests, and aftermath of the Rayshard Brooks shooting in Atlanta, Georgia. These incidents will undoubtedly change the law enforcement profession. I live in Southern California and the impact on cities and police departments in the area has dominated the news not only for…