Question

Develop a Code of Ethics for Correction Officers. After each Code point, explain why you include that particular point of the Code of Ethics.

Answer 1

Note: This response is in UK English, please paste the response to MS Word and you should be able to spot discrepancies easily. You may elaborate the answer based on personal views or your classwork if necessary.

(Answer) For a correction officer, one might lay out the fundamental ethical code to be based on the work of Immanuel Kant. Kantian ethics suggest that one should treat people in the way that one might like to be treated. Upon taking such an oath, the ethical codes might be laid in reference to the fundamental principle.

1. The officers would not be allowed to physically assault the prisoners.

This would be an obvious rule to prevent the worst from happening.

1. The officers would be obliged to allow prisoners to attend their recreational sessions.

This rule would avoid officers from retaining the prisoners to a degree that is beyond their authority. A prisoner would have the rights that the courts and superior officers would confer upon him.

1. The officers would have to inform superior officers of any medical anomaly or infirmary in time.

An officer would not be allowed to withhold medical issues that a prisoner faces. This would ensure timely treatment and well-being of the prisoner.

1. The officers would not be allowed to conduct malicious actions or any retribution or indulge in any personal grievances at the cost of the prisoner.

This would mean that an officer with a personal grudge or disagreement would not be allowed to indulge in vengeful emotions.

1. The officers would not be allowed to withhold any rights that are lawfully conferred on the prisoner.

This would essentially mean that if the prisoners have special permissions, visits, special care etc the officer would be liable to enforce the procedures that entail these right. The officer would not be allowed to withhold information or rights from the prisoner.

1. The officer must report any misdoings against any prisoner to the authority.

This would mean that it is the officer’s lawful duty to protect the prisoners from internal fights, human rights violations etc to the authorities.