The underlying principle of deontological ethical theory is the categorical imperative which refers to an inherent absolute and unconditional command that tells people what they should do in a particular situation or what they should do in their current situations, (Braswell, McCarthy, & McCarthy, 2011). Deontological ethical theory is against treating individuals as a means to an end and supports the need to treat individuals as ends in themselves (Braswell, McCarthy & McCarthy, 2011). Justifications and Objections to Normative Ethical Systems in Law Enforcement In most cases, law enforcement officers use some techniques that can be considered morally right or wrong depending on the ethical framework from which one approaches those techniques.