
“Police and the Ethics of Lying”
WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
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Examining Police Ethics and Power Dynamics
The chapter analyzes the ethical expectations placed on the police force and questions the mentality that allows officers to believe they have permission to break the law in the pursuit of enforcing it. It dives into the concept of police identity as heroic warriors and discusses the implications of viewing society as sheep, wolves, and sheepdogs, shedding light on the abuse of power and deception that can occur within law enforcement.
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