ABSTRACT

Although entrapment can only be the action of law enforcement and is criminal, all reputable investigator associations have an ethics clause against entrapment. Moreover, it is generally unethical to give a leading or misleading statement, as it may produce a response that would not otherwise be the normal words of the subject. Finally, it is also unethical to perform any duty or action that would violate a person’s constitutional rights. See Section 9.7 below regarding “Investigators (2:8 [3]): Entrapment is not to be exercised or condoned.”