ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES
Written Exercise 5
As you read the story, keep in mind what ethical and legal issues are likely to arise during the undercover investigation. At the end of the story, you will be asked to respond to several questions related to the ethical comport of undercover investigations.
Answer previewInvestigators and law enforcers always encounter ethical and legal issues during undercover investigation activities. Issues like committing misdemeanors in undercover investigations are sometimes allowed based on the situation presented such as when the detectives are in a mission to expose illegal activity. The investigators have to accomplish their task since the overall objective is to ensure that there is order in the society. The authorities grant limited permission to the investigators who have to participate in unlawful activities to catch their suspects provided they do not coerce them to commit the crime…(900 words)