In this episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit a man with the last name Lewis has escaped from prison and is after Sargent Oliva Benson. To protect her and the integrity of the precinct Lieutenant Murphy is brought in to take over Bensons post meanwhile Benson is put under 24/7 surveillance for her protection. After escaping Lewis visits the prison doctors house after killing her and raping her daughter whom he leaves a message with for Benson he leaves. Benson goes to see the girl in the hospital to see what Murphy told her and along with the details of the girls rape she tell Benson that he took her little sister and that if they want to see the girl alive Benson has to tell the truth. After hearing this Murphy asks Benson what he means …show more content…
She did not act in a way that would uphold the reputation or dignity of the security profession. Her actions go against what the security profession stands for. Many would understand why she acted the way she did and some might think highly of her for doing what she did because it got a serial rapist off the streets however, she did break the law and that is a serious offense no matter why she did it. This is number 1 in the security profession code of ethics and Olivia Benson broke this code however it’s not the only code she …show more content…
She broke the law when she attacked an incapacitated man and again when she perjured herself. However, she is not the only one who broke this code of ethics when Olivia told detective Murphy about perjuring herself he did nothing. Letter c of this code of ethics says take steps to stop unethical practices or professional wrongdoings and when Olivia told him what she did he should have arrested her and turned her in. By keeping her secret Murphy broke not only the code of ethics but the law. This was not last code of ethics broken on this episode of Special Victims Unit. The final code of ethics that will be mentioned being broken on this episode is also found on page 14 of The Art of Investigative Interviewing by Inge Sebyan Black this security professional principal states that a security professional will: 7. Not knowingly undertake any action that brings the profession into disrepute. A Security Professional shall: a. Be objective and truthful in any statement made in their professional capacity. b. Act honorably, responsibly, diligently, and lawfully and uphold the reputation, standing, and dignity of the profession. c. Not engage in acts of collusion, corruption, or breaches of the law. d. Be a positive role model for others in the
He beats and tortures her with cigarettes and wire hangers for four days. Moments before Lewis is about to rape her, Benson breaks free, handcuffs him and holds him at gunpoint. Because he continues to patronize her, she loses containment and begins to beat him senseless, within an inch of his life with a metal rod. She is rescued just moments later by her fellow detectives and is placed on mandatory leave in order to recover from such a traumatic experience. She ends up returning to work two months later, still shaken up by the occurrence to find out that William Lewis survived the attack and is awaiting
Olivia Pope is the star actress in the hit television drama show called Scandal. Scandal is a show that was written by Shonda Rhimes, the reason that I bring this up is because Shonda’s shows are unique in the fact that she creates real, messed up, broken character’s who have experienced what we call life. Olivia Pope is an extremely successful and powerful woman, who runs her own firm specializing in politics in the heart of Washington, D.C. Olivia is often referred to as a “fixer”, who is dedicated to fixing problems in order to protect public images and reputations, which often comes with a fair share of deception and cover ups. Olivia portrays herself as a strong, independent woman but because she pushes everyone away she often finds herself
During the season premiere, Sergeant Odafin Tutuola, catches Byron Marks, a fugitive rapist, in Havana, but is soon accused of kidnapping Marks. The case puts the Assistant District Attorney, Rafael Barba, in a political controversy, which has the potential to severely damage the case. Meanwhile, Luietenant Olivia Benson saves her son Noah from being hit by a taxi and unintentionally gives him a bruise.
The Moral Philosophy of Ethics as defined by Cyndi Banks is defined as “a branch of philosophy concerned with the study of questions of right and wrong and how we ought to live, Ethics involves making moral judgements about what is right and wrong, good or bad.(2).” Ethics in the criminal justice department is important because it justifies ones actions. In The Lucifer Effect by Phillip Zimbardo and Hard Measures by Jose A. Rodriguez, Jr. there are many scenarios of ethical dilemmas that need to be questioned.
...ced to life in prison on March 14, 2001, for killing her five children. I agree that Andrea was sane, but the right punishment should have been the death penalty.
Political movies and television shows being developed in the 21st Century have immensely grown in popularity, often focusing on various scandals in the government or other historic events. The popular television show called Scandal, takes the viewers on a journey through various events that can occur in the White House on a daily basis. Olivia Pope, a former White House Communications Director for the White House, has created a crisis management firms with a handful of associates who call themselves “gladiators”. Since serious matters of any kind concerning the government or political figures can occur at any moment, Olivia and her associates work together to protect public images from having their reputations harmed. Whenever there is a moment of crisis, Olivia Pope is just a call away from solving your problems in a moments notice.
“Most people in the U.S. want to do the right thing, and they want others to do the right thing. Thus, reputation and trust are important to pretty much everyone individuals and organizations. However, individuals do have different values, attributes, and priorities that guide their decisions and behavior. Taken to an extreme, almost any personal value, attribute, or priority can “cause” an ethical breach (e.g. risk taking, love of money or sta...
There are many attributes that contribute to being professional. The many that stick out in my mind are responsibility and accountability, leadership, honor and integrity, respect, and caring compassion and communication. All of these attributes pertain to the professional work environment in the own important way. When you are a professional you need to have responsibility and accountability. This means you have to demonstrate awareness of your own limitations, and identify developmental needs and approaches for improvements. You care for yourself appropriately and you present yourself in an appropriate manner (demeanor, dress, and hygiene). You recognize and report errors and poor behavior in peers. You have to take responsibility for appropriate share o...
After having her affair exposed, Olivia began to rethink her role and her hunger for power. Olivia decided to take a backseat as being the one in control and agreed to help get the former first lady elected as president. She was trying to make amends with the woman that she hurt so badly. She realized that some of the decisions made during her pursuit for power caused her to lose who she really was as a person and wanted to do something to right the wrongs from
“In the criminal justice system, sexually based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit….” This short monologue is the opening for Dick Wolf’s fictional television show, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. This show follows the detectives of the Sixteenth Precinct in Manhattan, New York City through their lives and the cases they work day after day. In this unit, it is Detective Olivia Benson who has inspired me with her dedication and strength to her job and the real life connections that have been created from this character.
Homeland Security’s mission is “to secure the nation from the many threats we face. With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.”[3]
Rich movie tycoons, famous actors and even up-and-coming teenage stars feel the need for personal protection. Worldwide, experienced close protection officers are in demand; they are usually ex-military men skilled in recognising potential threats, in dealing with crowd situations, in making instant safety decisions and in providing vigilant protection at all times. In the UK this sector is controlled by the <a href="http://www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/Pages/home.aspx">Security Industry Authority</a> that establishes the knowledge and the training necessary, and issues licenses to exercise this
Professionalism in the workplace is based on many attributes: dress, body language, conduct, communication skills, and etc. I chose the scenario of law enforcement. The officer displayed in this scenario is professional. A police officer is a servant and protector of the public; therefore, his professional image is most important. It is very important for a police officer to display a professional image on and off duty.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and to be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I hear or see of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
Job responsibilities need to be precise because someone’s life could be in danger. “There are many different jobs and careers out there in the world. Some jobs require skills and training and others require an educational background. The career I am focused on would be a security guard. Being a security guard is something that challenges you to the extreme sometimes. This job isn’t something you can just pick up and want to do without thinking about how much you are risking your life for the sack of others. To understand what it takes to become a security guard you should look into the work environment, education, salary, and job responsibilities. Security guards are important to many businesses, providing safety therefore, it’s crucial to