Code of Ethics: Explanation, Implementation and Challenges

CODE OF ETHICSWHAT IS A CODE OF ETHICS
EXPLANATION OF CODE OF ETHICS OF
UNITED KINGDOM’S COLLEGE OF POLICING
HOW TO IMPLEMENT SIMILAR CODE OF
ETHICS IN ABU DHABI POLICE.
THE DRAWBACKS, CHALLENGES, CONFLICTS
AND DISADVANTAGES IN IMPLEMENTATION
HOW TO OVERCOME THE CODE SUCH
PROBLEMS

What is a code of ethics
A code of ethics is a guideline of principles
which have to be followed by professionals to
ensure compliance with ethical principles
A code of ethics sets out the specific duties
which have to be observed by the
professional while discharging their duties
The code also helps the professionals in
relation to addressing ethical dilemmas

UNITED KINGDOM’S COLLEGE OF POLICING.
CODE OF ETHICS
The duty of policing professionals is to prevent
crime and to protect the public
Any behavior which is unprofessional reduces
the trust of the public in the police
Through this code of ethics high standards
which needs to be observed by professionals
have while discharging their duties have been
set out.

Honesty and Integrity
The code provides that a person has depict
integrity in his or her actions and should be
honest at all times.
The person must not abuse the position
which has been provided through the
profession.
The identity of a person in this profession has
to be used only for policing purposes
All activities of the professionals must depict
compliance with ethical pinciples.