Ethic Decision 6


 

You are a corrections officer in a facility and have been for 13 years. There is an inmate, who has been there as long as you and is in custody for embezzlement. You and he have become “friends” over the years and often sit and discuss current affairs, etc. He asks you a favor for the first time and wants to know if you could bring him an item, that is not contraband, (i.e. drugs, weapons, alcohol, etc.) and is not available in the prison canteen. The item is a certain type of hat only available online. He offers to cover the cost from his savings by having the bank transfer issue you a check.

Considering the relationship, the crime he committed, and the item he is requesting, what do you do? Why?