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title: Ethical Issues in Law Enforcement
description: The law enforcement ethics code was written in 1957 and requires adherence by those individuals upholding the law. Learn more about this at CONCEPT Professional Learning.
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# [Ethical Issues in Law Enforcement](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/ethical-issues-in-law-enforcement)

 Written by [Amanda Beltrani](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/author/amanda-beltrani) | Jun 3, 2022 6:18:36 PM

Police ethics encompass moral values and professional standards in law enforcement. Ethical values in policing include allegiance, honesty, loyalty, and courage. The law enforcement ethics code was written in 1957 and requires adherence by those individuals upholding the law. However, this code can often create ethical issues or dilemmas for officers. 

 

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