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what does it say about our criminal justice system if people of different races and ethnicities are treated differently? Can we say, as a society and as a criminal justice profession that the law is truly blind to such issues in its application?

Disparity in the treatment of people accused of crimes in the United States is statistically undeniable.

Discusses the concept of institutionalized Racism and the video Black Death in Dixie: Racism and the Death Penalty in the United States (https://secure.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?token=39112&aid=18596&plt=FOD&loid=0&w=420&h=315&fWidth=440&fHeight=365) explores the premise that the death penalty targets minorities (Nelson & King, 2007). In this discussion, examine the moral implications for the criminal justice system if disparities in searches, arrests, and incarceration sentences continue to be skewed due to race. Provide at least two moral strategies to help combat this current event issue.Guided Response: Morality in criminal justice must be a function of treating all people equally. If this basic premise is true, what does it say about our criminal justice system if people of different races and Ethnicities are treated differently? The common symbol for the law is a blindfolded woman holding a balanced scale of justice. Can we say, as a society and as a criminal justice profession that the law is truly blind to such issues in its application?

Explain how a criminal justice agency can ensure that it hires moral individuals; Explain how an organization can create an expectation for moral conduct;

After reading Chapters 4 and 10 in Banks (2016), examine the need for strong, moral character for all participants in the criminal justice system. In your paper,

Explain how a criminal justice agency can ensure that it hires moral individuals;
Provide strategies for creating accountability in the area of ethical training and action;
Explain how an organization can create an expectation for moral conduct; and
Discuss how an organization can measure progress towards a moral and just criminal justice department.
The paper

Must be four to six double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.

Banks, C. (2016). Criminal justice ethics: Theory and practice (4th ed.).
Racial Discrimination in the Criminal Justice System
Ethics and the “War on Terrorism”

Multimedia
Makio, L. (Producer). (2010). Treat terrorists like enemy combatants, not criminals: A debate (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://secure.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?token=58315&aid=18596&plt=FOD&loid=0&w=420&h=315&fWidth=440&fHeight=365

Nelson, G. (Director), & King, P. (Executive producer). (2007). Black death in Dixie: Racism and the death penalty in the United States (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://secure.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?token=39112&aid=18596&plt=FOD&loid=0&w=420&h=315&fWidth=440&fHeight=365

Recommended Resources
Article
Thomas, G. C., III. (2011). Criminal trials as morality plays: Good and evil download. St. Louis University Law Journal, 55(4), 1405-1432. Retrieved from http://www.slu.edu/school-of-law-home/academics/journals/slu-law-journal

Supplemental Material
Hicks, W. (2015). CRJ524 professional resources list download. Retrieved from https://bridgepoint.equella.ecollege.com/curriculum/file/78ce1060-b8b0-4666-8a12-ecc460da8d1b/1/CRJ524_Professional Resources List.docx

This document provides additional resources in the form of articles, multimedia, and websites that may be helpful in the development of your learning in the field of criminal justice.

How does this status of preparedness and aggressive interdiction affect the creation, design, and implementation of morality policies in the criminal justice field?

Many commentators label the current “War on Terrorism” as a state of perpetual war. Many issues become apparent when a nation adopts a permanent war setting.Chapter 10 in your text explores many of the ethical issues associated with the War on Terrorism, and the video Treat Terrorists Like Enemy Combatants, Not Criminals: A Debate (https://secure.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?token=58315&aid=18596&plt=FOD&loid=0&w=420&h=315&fWidth=440&fHeight=365) debates the best methods to handle accused terrorists (Makio, 2010).In this discussion, discuss the morality and expectations for the criminal justice system to be engaged in such a “war.”How does this status of preparedness and aggressive interdiction affect the creation, design, and implementation of morality policies in the criminal justice field? Examine the implications of a nation continually in a state or war. Do Ethical systems become irrelevant in light of a consistent, aggressive foreign policy, or is the need for moral action and rules more imperative in such a culture?