I believe that Ethics is something that is programed into you (your being) early on in life. The L.A. Sheriff's Department has "Our Core Values," "Our Mission" statement, and "Our Creed," as well as the Code of Ethics. When your a member of any organization, you are expected to act a certain way. Most organizations have some form of document that they use as a guide, in order to guide you in a company belief. It's hard to believe, but the Gang Members in our County Jails and State Prisons have a "Code." I don't know if I would call it ethical. All I know is, that police officers who fail to believe in and/or embrace some form of Code of Ethics at some point, potentially face and/or either receive discipline, discharge, or a jail sentence.
