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Compass Policing EthiCards
Navigate tough policing decisions with ease. Built on a proven military ethics training tool, our application supports 52 EthiCards and tackles real-life dilemmas, prompts formal or informal discussion and reflections, boosts critical thinking, and guides you through complex gray areas in policing.
EthiCards© for Police Ethics Training
EthiCards are an innovative and effective ethics training tool. The tool was originally developed by Professor David Whetham and the King’s College London Centre for Military Ethics for use with military personnel. It has now been adapted to address the unique ethical challenges faced in policing environments. The aim remains consistent however: to foster ethical awareness and enhance moral decision-making among professional personnel. It supports 52 cards and proposes a structured approach to addressing real-life policing dilemmas which encourages critical thinking, discussion, and reflection on complex situations. It guides police officers and staff through apparently gray areas, by promoting and socializing essential values, attitudes, and approaches in policing.
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The format is designed to prompt informal discussions and debates among professionals. They should encourage participants to think critically about key issues that may arise in their specific working environments, as well as act as a resource for ethical decision-making in policing. The cards have proven effective in normalizing the conversations around ethical dilemmas in high-pressure situations.
Through thoughtful engagement with the scenarios and questions posed, police forces can better prepare themselves to uphold the ethical standards essential to their role in serving and protecting the community.
The Application
The Compass EthiCards offers a complete digital experience that brings ethics training right to your fingertips. Designed for both iOS and Android, the app is perfect for those seeking a convenient and engaging way to deepen their ethical understanding on-the-go. With a sleek and intuitive interface, the app guides you through various ethical scenarios, allowing you to explore complex dilemmas at your own pace. Whether you’re commuting, taking a break, or having lunch with your colleagues, the EthiCards app offers an individual learning experience that is always accessible.
Digital Convenience: Access a full suite of ethical training tools directly from your smartphone or tablet.
Real World Case Studies: Diverse ethical challenges designed to encourage critical thinking and reflection. Developed through hundreds of interviews and extensive focus groups with police officers and staff.
Self-Paced Learning: Take your time with each scenario, diving deep into each question and consequence as it suits you.
The Physical Cards
The ideal tool for group settings, sparking meaningful discussions and reflections in communal spaces. Each card features a unique QR code on the back, which links to app content, merging the physical and digital worlds to enhance your learning experience. Perfect for group training and briefings, the cards can easily be shared, passed around, and used to facilitate open conversations about ethical dilemmas. The physical cards encourage participants to think together, consider various viewpoints, and collaboratively explore the ethics behind each scenario.
Shareable & Portable: Compact and easy to distribute, the cards can be passed around, making ethics training accessible in any communal space.
App Integration: Scan the unique QR code on each card to unlock digital content, adding depth to your ethical exploration.
Group Engagement: Foster rich discussions and collective learning. Experience ethics training in a hands-on way, promoting engagement through physical interaction and face-to-face discussions.
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