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A parole officer and a probation officer promised shorter periods of supervision if the felons agreed to wear ankle-monitoring systems. The officers, however, were corporate stockholders in the company that manufactured the ankle-monitoring devices. Identify the ethical issues facing the officers. Apply the Ethics of Care while discussing the options for resolving the dilemma.

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This solution analyzes a hypothetical case involving a potential unetical interest in corporate stock by parole officers and probation officers.

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First and foremost, the decision to shorten periods of supervision for felons released from prison is not the sole responsibility of parole officers or probation officers. The judge has to approve this action and it is pertinent upon the behavior and actions exhibited by the felon. Therefore, although the two law enforcement officials have a stock in the company that is selling the ankle bracelets ...

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