Distinguish between ethical duty and legal obligation in policing.

Distinguish between ethical duty and legal obligation in policing.

• A. An ethical duty is a legal requirement codified by statute, while a legal obligation is purely discretionary.
• B. A legal obligation is a moral obligation guided by values.
• C. An ethical duty is a moral obligation guided by values not always codified by law, while a legal obligation is a duty imposed by statute, policy, or court decision.
• D. They are identical in principle and enforceability.

Answer: (C)