Transcript Ethical Issues

Ethical Issues and
Dilemmas Faced by
Correctional
Administrators
Carl
C. Danberg, Commissioner,
Delaware Department of Correction
You must set the moral and ethical
climate of your agency.
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Make expectations clear.
Put it in writing.
Give reminders.
Offer mandatory staff training on
state ethics laws
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Employees should have no excuse for
being unaware of the law.
Training will benefit everyone.
Personal and professional conflicts
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Conflicts are unavoidable, but must be
handled appropriately and professionally.
When necessary and appropriate, tell your
boss.
Do the right thing.
Avoid even the appearance of
impropriety.
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Always err on the side of caution when it
comes to ethical issues in the workplace.
Learn to manage the perception of
conflicts.
You are always under the
microscope
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The microphone is always on.
Don’t say it if you don’t want to read it in
the newspaper tomorrow.
There is no such thing as being
“off duty”
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You must remember that you are
representing your Department and your
state at all times.
Power can corrupt
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Even the best people can be vulnerable.
Don’t lose sight of your core mission.
Always do the right thing.
Maintain your integrity
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Don’t need the job too much.
Beware of the perks
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Cars, expenses, etc.
Always remember that taxpayer money is
not your own. Spend accordingly.
If taxpayer money pays for it, it’s public
record.
Do you want to read about it in the
newspaper?
Discussion and questions