Officers are besieged on a daily basis with ethical and moral dilemmas. One overarching issue in Law Enforcement is an officer's trustworthiness in court, where an officer is looked to for 100% reliability. This has been addressed by the Supreme Court in two primary cases, Brady v. Maryland (1963) and Giglio v. United States (1972).

Directions

Initial Post

Part A: Read the article "Brady/Giglio Disclosure Requirements".

Part B: In your initial post, make a reflection on the information shared in the article answering the following questions:

• What effect does the Brady V. Maryland (1963) case have on officers?
• What is "Exculpatory" evidence?
• What effect does the Giglio v. United States (1972) have on officers?
• What is the relationship between the Brady and Giglio cases on law enforcement?
• Provide a full definition of "untruthfulness." (Without using the term "truth" or any form of the word).
• Why is it important for people involved in public service to abide by ethical and professional standards?
• After looking at State Rules regarding the Standards of Conduct for Peace Officers, what portion, if any, applies to an officer who might be placed on a "Giglio" list? Explain.
  • For this question, please review the Minnesota Administrative Rules for the Violation of Standards of Conduct.
• How does an officer's overall health and wellness relate to the Standard of Conduct AND to Gigilo?
• What resources are available to officers to support them in their profession?