College of Criminal Justice Education

CRI 225– Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Number : CRI 225
2. Course Name : PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS
3. Course Description : This course deals with the professional conduct and ethical
standards of Professionals, and as Criminologists in the practice of their profession and field
of specialization; Governing Ethical codes both in Government and Private sectors and their
relevance to Human Relations.
4. Pre-requisite : CRI 213
5. Co-requisite : None
6. Credit : 3.0 units lecture
7. Class schedule : 6 hours per week
8. Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of BS. Crim.:
Within Five years after graduation, the CCJE graduates are expected to:
1. Demonstrate competence in research and inquiry on the nature, causes, treatment or
punishment of criminal behavior and how criminal justice agencies function and respond
to crime, criminals and victims.
2. Practice knowledge and skills in crime prevention, law enforcement, scientific crime
detection, correctional administration, and public safety.
3. Manifest the values of leadership, integrity, accountability, and responsibility while
serving their fellowmen, community, and country.

9. Student Outcomes (SO) of BS Criminology and their links to PEO

Graduates of the BS Criminology program equipped relevant knowledge, skills, PEO
attitude, and values shall be able to: 1 2 3
SOa Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and
offenders to include deviant behavior. ✓ ✓ ✓

SO b* Internalize the concept of human rights and victim welfare.

SOc Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement
✓ ✓ ✓
administration, public safety and criminal justice.
SOd* Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of
crime.
SOe* Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence, and criminal
procedure.
SOf* Ensure offender’s welfare and development for their reintegration to the
community.
Note: * SO not being addressed in this course
a
10. Course Outcomes (CO) of CRI 225 and their links to SO

Upon completion of the course, the BS Criminology students are SO

expected to: a b c d e f
• CO 1 Understand the Philosophy of Ethics, Morality, Standard P
behavior, values and social norms.

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• CO 2 Demonstrate Professional Regulation Commission Oath and

D
Philippine Registered Criminologists Professional Conduct
and Ethical Standards of Public Officer.
• CO 3 Apply the law enforcement code of ethics and its P
practice/application with the contemporary days.

Legend: I = Introduced
P = Practiced skills, with supervision
D = Demonstrated skills, without supervision

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Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

Vision: The University of Mindanao envisions to

be a leading globally engaged university creating
sustainable impact in society. 1. Demonstrate competence in research and
inquiry on the nature, causes, treatment or
Mission: The University of Mindanao seeks to punishment of criminal behavior and how
provide a dynamic learning environment through criminal justice agencies function and respond
the highest standard of instruction, research, to crime, criminals and victims.
extension, and production in a private non-
sectarian institution committed to democratizing 2.Practice knowledge and skills in crime
access to education. prevention, law enforcement, scientific crime
detection, correctional administration, and
Values: Excellence, Honesty and Integrity,
Innovation, and Teamwork. public safety.

Core Competency: Quality, affordable and open 3. Manifest the values of leadership, integrity,
education accountability, and responsibility while serving
their fellowmen, community, and country.
Educational Philosophy: Transformative education
through polishing diamonds in the rough.

Student Outcomes (SO) Course Outcomes (CO)

a. Conduct criminological research on crimes,

1. Understand the Philosophy of
crime causation, victims, and offenders to
include deviant behavior Ethics, Morality, Standard behavior,
b. Internalize the concepts of human rights values and social norms.
and victim welfare 2. Demonstrate Professional
c. Demonstrate competence and broad
Regulation Commission Oath and
understanding in law enforcement
administration, public safety and criminal
Philippine Registered Criminologists
justice Professional Conduct and Ethical.
d. Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in 3. Apply the law enforcement code of
the investigation and detection of crimes ethics and its practice/application
e. Apply the principles and jurisprudence of
with the contemporary days.
criminal law, evidence, and criminal
procedure
f. Ensure offender’s welfare and
development for their reintegration to the
community

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CO and Assessment Task Alignment

Assessment
CO PI Task Assessment Coverage
Theory-based Schedule
Understand the Philosophy of 1. Explain the philosophy of
Multiple
Ethics, Morality, Standard Ethics and Values Week 1 to
Choice First Exam
behavior, values and social Week 3
Questions
norms.
Demonstrate Professional 1. Exhibit Code of Conduct
Regulation Commission Oath and Ethical standards among
Multiple
and Philippine Registered Public Officer (R.A. 6713). Second Week 1 to
Choice
Criminologists Professional Exam Week 5
Questions
Conduct and Ethical Standards
of Public Officer
Apply the law enforcement 1. Employ the PNP Ethical
Multiple
code of ethics and its Doctrine as applies in the Week 1 to
Choice Third Exam
practice/application with the practice Week 7
Questions
contemporary days.
*Final assessment will be a departmental examination (from the first topic to the last) in a Multiple-Choice
Questions

Assessment Task Details (Theory-based)

Assessment Coverage Assessment Details
Schedule Task
You are expected to describe the importance of ethical behavior in law
enforcement. This includes familiarization with the major ethical
systems, categories of ethical theories and ethical dilemmas in law
enforcement. Moreover, you need to be aware of the attributes and
core virtues of law enforcement personnel. Debate the major
arguments concerning the importance of ethics in law enforcement.
Multiple
Distinguish the issues relating to morals, ethics, values, ethical codes,
Week 1 to Choice
ethical standards, and ethical dilemmas. Furthermore, contrast
First Exam Week 3 Questions
individual and organizational values and responsibilities. You are also
(100% of the
expected to analyze an ethical dilemma and the different ethical
exam)
theories. Contrast issues that include decision making, discretion, and
the structure of accountability. Differentiate between organizational
and individual misconduct and issues related to consequences and
liability and by using critical thinking, evaluate the moral issues related
to a course of action including the resolution of an ethical dilemma.
Lastly, you need to explain the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
The topics in this require you to define professional conduct and it
explains its importance. This includes topics in week 1 to 3 (intro to
ethics) as part of the lessons, you are also required to examine the
Multiple Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and
Choice Employees. Moreover, you are expected to analyze the principal
Second Week 1 to
Questions arguments concerning the importance of professional conduct in law
Exam Week 5
(100% of the enforcement. Identify the salient provisions of Republic Act No. 6713
exam) otherwise known as Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials
and Employees applicable to law enforcement officers. Distinguish the
issues relating to morals, ethics, values, ethical codes, ethical
standards, and ethical dilemmas. Analyze the different ethical theories.
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Lastly, you need to explain the Code of Ethics for Registered

Criminologists which includes the primary responsibility of a Registered
Criminologist, limitation of authority, private conduct and conduct
towards the public, attitude towards profession and fellow
Criminologists.
Debating and analyzing are some of the activities you will do on the
topics of PNP Core Values, PNP Stand on Basic Issues, and Professional
Conduct and Ethical Standards. Additionally, you will be required to do
Multiple researches on the application or observance of these topics. Moreover,
Choice you are expected to assess the observance of the police professional
Week 1 to
Questions conduct and ethical standards by members of the PNP organizations.
Third Exam Week 7
(100% of the Recognize the importance of the PNP Customs and Traditions in
exam) attaining organizational goals and objectives. On the other hand, you
need to start practicing the customs and traditions of the PNP as
applicable to you as students. Describe police-community relations as
an evolving police system.

11. COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

TIME FRAME TOPICS FOR the FIRST EXAMINATION TLA References

•Classroom Orientation • Nabe, Nestor C. (2020).
University Policies • Interactive Professional Conduct and
PEOs, SOs, COs; VMG; Core values Discussion Ethical Standards. Chapter
House Publishing
Course requirements
Incorporated
Grading System • Blackboard Learn
• Prenzier, Tim (2021).
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS • KWL Ethics and Accountability
• Ethics
in Criminal Justice:
• Ethics and Values
• Brainstorming Towards a Universal
• The Origins of Ethics
Standard. Australian
Week 1 to • The Importance of Ethical Behavior
Academic Press
• Ethical Role of Law Enforcement Officers • Envoy
Week 3
• Ethics and the Pursuit of a Law Enforcement Career
• Pollock, Joycelyn (2019).
• As Employees in Law Enforcement Agencies • Think, Pair, Share Ethical dilemmas and
• Major Ethical Systems
decisions in criminal
• Categories of Ethical Theories
• Assignment justice. Australia: Cengage
• Types of Normative Ethical Theory Learning
• Modern Ethical Issues in Law Enforcement
• Ethical Dilemmas in Law Enforcement • Caldero, M., Dalley, J.
• 10 Steps to Make Ethical Decision-Making Efficient and Willow, B., Withrow, J.,
Practical Crank, J. (2018). Police
• Ethics of Gratuities ethics: the corruption of
• Attributes of Law Enforcement Personnel noble cause. New York:
• Core Virtues of Law Enforcement Personnel Routledge
• Six Pillars of Character of Law Enforcement Personnel
• Law Enforcement Code of Ethics • Wade, A. (2018).
Corruption and criminal
justice. Canada : Society
• Publishing

TOPICS FOR the SECOND EXAMINATION

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Chapter 2 LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT • Nabe, Nestor C. (2020).

• Professional Conduct • Interactive Professional Conduct and
Ethical Standards. Chapter
• Importance of a Police Professional Conduct Discussion
House Publishing
• Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials
Incorporated
and Employees • Blackboard Learn
• Norms of Conduct of Public Officials and Employees
• Prenzier, Tim (2021).
• Duties of Public Officials and Employees • Brainstorming Ethics and Accountability
• Prohibited Acts and Transactions
in Criminal Justice:
Week 1 to • Divestment
• Envoy Towards a Universal
• Code of Ethics for Registered Criminologists
Week 5 Standard. Australian
• Primary Responsibility of a Registered Criminologist
• Limitation of Authority • Critiquing Academic Press

• Private Conduct of a Registered Criminologist

• Pollock, Joycelyn (2019).
• Conduct Towards the Public • Assignment
Ethical dilemmas and
• Attitude towards Profession
decisions in criminal
• Attitude towards Fellow Criminologists
justice. Australia: Cengage
• Code of Ethics
Learning
• Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
• Terms to Ponder About Police Ethics and Values
• Caldero, M., Dalley, J.
Willow, B., Withrow, J.,
Crank, J. (2018). Police
ethics: the corruption of
noble cause. New York:
Routledge

• Wade, A. (2018).
Corruption and criminal
justice. Canada : Society
• Publishing

TOPICS FOR the THIRD EXAMINATION

CHAPTER 3 PNP ETHICAL DOCTRINE • Nabe, Nestor C. (2020).
• The PNP Core Values • Interactive Professional Conduct and
• The Police Officer’s Creed Ethical Standards. Chapter
• PNP Stand on Basic Issues
Discussion House Publishing
• Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards Incorporated
• Police Professional Conduct • Blackboard Learn
• The Ethical Standards • Prenzier, Tim (2021).
• Customs and Traditions • Case Analysis and Ethics and Accountability
• Definition of Terms in Criminal Justice:
Week 1 to Presentation
• Police Customs on Courtesy Towards a Universal
Week 7 • Police Customs on Ceremonies Standard. Australian
• Other Police Customs • Debate Academic Press
• Police Tradition
• Police Officer’s Pledge Principles and Conduct of Law • Pollock, Joycelyn (2019).
• Think, Pair, Share Ethical dilemmas and
Enforcement Officials Fundamental Principles
• Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials decisions in criminal
• Commitment • Research justice. Australia: Cengage
Learning

• Caldero, M., Dalley, J.

Willow, B., Withrow, J.,
Crank, J. (2018). Police
ethics: the corruption of
noble cause. New York:
Routledge

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• Wade, A. (2018).
Corruption and criminal
justice. Canada : Society
• Publishing

TOPICS FOR THE FINAL EXAMINATION

CHAPTER 4 PNP ETHICS AND VALUES FORMATION • Nabe, Nestor C. (2020).
• Importance of Ethics and Values Professional Conduct and
• The Six (6) Core Work Values • Interactive Ethical Standards. Chapter
• Significance of Ethics and Values in Police Work Discussion House Publishing
• The Social Contract Incorporated
• Police Officers as Role Models
• Blackboard Learn • Prenzier, Tim (2021).
• Impact of Filipino Traits on PNP Ethics
• Positive Traits of the Filipino Ethics and Accountability
• Negative Traits of the Filipino • Research in Criminal Justice:
• The Filipino Police Officer Towards a Universal
Week 1 to
• Five Characteristics of a Police Officer’s Job • Envoy Standard. Australian
Week 9 • Strengths of the Filipino Police Officer Academic Press
• Weaknesses of the Filipino Police Officer
• Think, Pair, Share • Pollock, Joycelyn (2019).
• Challenges Facing the Filipino Police Officer
• Most Common Types of Corruption in the PNP Ethical dilemmas and
• The Sensitive Issue of Gratuities • Reaction/Reflection decisions in criminal
• Police Brutality and Abuse of Authority justice. Australia: Cengage
Learning
• Case analysis
CHAPTER 5 POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS
• Community Policing • Caldero, M., Dalley, J.
• Components of Community Policing Willow, B., Withrow, J.,
• Steps to Influence Individuals to Join PNP Programs Crank, J. (2018). Police
• Activities in Community Policing ethics: the corruption of
• Important Basic Principles of Community Policing noble cause. New York:
• The PNP Revised PCR Master Plan Routledge
• Evolution of PCR Policy Plans
• PCR in Community Oriented Policing System • Wade, A. (2018).
Corruption and criminal
• The PCR Team
justice. Canada : Society
• The Attributes of a PCR Man
• Publishing
• The Power of Good Grooming and Dressing
• Public Information
• Multi-Mediaia Relations
• Dealing with Bad News
• Community Affairs Division
• Information Operations Research Center
• Salaam Police Center and Counter Radicalization
• Barangay Peacekeeping PCR Operations

12. TEXTBOOK: Nabe, Nestor C. (2020). Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards. Chapter House
Publishing Incorporated

13. References:

1. Prenzier, Tim (2021). Ethics and Accountability in Criminal Justice: Towards a Universal Standard. Australian
Academic Press
2. Pollock, Joycelyn (2019). Ethical dilemmas and decisions in criminal justice (9th). Australia: Cengage Learning
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3. Caldero, M., Dalley, J. Willow, B., Withrow, J., Crank, J. (2018). Police ethics: the corruption of noble cause. New
York: Routledge
4. Wade, A. (2018). Corruption and criminal justice. Society Publishing; CCJE-Criminology. NCB
5. Guerrero, B. (2016). Values, ethics and professional conduct for criminology students and practitioners. Quezon City:
Wisemen’s Books Trading.

14. COURSE EVALUATION

Assessment Methods
Weights
EXAMINATIONS
A. Exam 1 – 3 30%
B. Final Exam
- MCQ comprehensive exam 40%
CLASS PARTICIPATIONS
C. Quizzes, Assignments, Participations 10%
D Research, Projects, Requirements 20%
Total 100%

11. Policies and guidelines

a. Attendance is counted from the 1st day of the class as mandated by the university. A student shall
receive a 9.0 grade (Dropped) upon incurring ten unexcused absences (Ref: OPM 6.04).
b. Valid examination permits are necessary for taking the examinations as scheduled, except for the final
examination where students can take the exam even without a final permit.
c. Students who failed to take the first, second or third exams for valid reasons are given special exams to
be scheduled and administered by the dean’s office within the allowed period. Valid reasons are limited
only to the following: no permits, medical reasons, and the death of an immediate family member (parents
and siblings). Students who failed to take the special exams will have zero as scores. For special exams in
the final exam, the only valid reasons are medical reasons and the death of a family member. Proof of
these reasons shall be required.
d. Students who failed to submit course requirements (research, assignments, etc.) within the reasonable
period agreed between the teacher and students shall be given zero as a score in the requirement.
e. A validated student identification card must always be worn by all students while attending classes and
within the school campus.
f. All students shall be required to obtain a copy of the approved textbook indicated in the Course Outline.
g. During the examination, the students must wear a plain white t-shirt and must be on time.
h. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly. Honesty is always
called for.
i. The use of cellular phones, electronic gadgets, or scientific calculators is not allowed during the classes
and examinations unless permitted by the teacher.
j. Base-15 grading policy should be observed. Students who obtained failing scores in major exams are
recommended to undergo the STAR Program.

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Prepared by: Reviewed by:

CHERRYFE M. ESPAÑA ROBERTO R MAGBOJOS, Ph.D.

Faculty Program Head

NESTOR C NABE, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean

References Reviewed by: Recommending Approval:

BRIGIDA E. BACANI CARMELITA B. CHAVEZ, Ph.D.

Head – LIC Dean

Approved by:

PEDRITO M. CASTILLO III, Ed.D

AVP, Learning Innovation and Design

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