Scenario 2: Heinz broke into the laboratory and stole the drug. The next day, the newspapers reported the break-in and theft. Brown, a police officer and a friend of Heinz, remembered seeing Heinz the evening prior to the theft behaving suspiciously near the laboratory. On the night of the theft, he remembered seeing Heinz running away from the laboratory. Question: Should Brown report what he witnessed? Why or why not?
Answer (1)
Yes, Brown should report what he witnessed. As a police officer, he has a duty to uphold the law, even if the suspect is his friend. Failing to report Heinz would be unethical and illegal, and it could harm others if justice is not served. Reporting the incident allows due process to take place, where Heinz can still explain his actions and motives in court.
