EthiCards
Building ethical organizations.
One card, one conversation at a time.
Developed by military experts, proven in combat zones, adapted for policing.
Yearly Ethics Trainings Don't Work.EthiCards Do.
What Leaders Say
"After our morning EthiCard discussion on hostile witnesses, officers responded to a volatile domestic call and used those same rapport-building tactics to de-escalate a self-harming subject, with the team later reflecting on how recalling the EthiCard conversation directly informed their compassionate response."
— Sergeant
"It fits naturally into how we think, how we lead, and how we support one another."
— Chief of Police
"It felt useful and relevant, not abstract or theoretical."
— Sergeant
"After our morning EthiCard discussion on hostile witnesses, officers responded to a volatile domestic call and used those same rapport-building tactics to de-escalate a self-harming subject, with the team later reflecting on how recalling the EthiCard conversation directly informed their compassionate response."Supervision & Briefings
— Sergeant
"It fits naturally into how we think, how we lead, and how we support one another."Senior Leadership
— Chief of Police
"It felt useful and relevant, not abstract or theoretical."Supervision & Briefings
— Sergeant
The Challenge
The Reality of Traditional One-Off Ethics Training
What the Research Says
Standard annual compliance sessions produce near-zero measurable impact on ethical behavior or culture.
Antes et al., 2010Typical Results of One-Off Annual Training
Cultural Change
Behavioral Impact
Long-Term Retention
Risk of Backfire
Critical Finding
"A 'quick fix' may do more harm than good if it suggests to employees that top managers are just trying to protect themselves if the company ends up in court."
— Anderson, Slate (2016)Trusted by Law Enforcement
The Science of Ethical Behavior
EthiCards is grounded in behavioral science and organizational psychology—research that reveals what actually drives ethical behavior.
What the Research Says
Active Engagement
Participation > passive listening
Scenario-Based
Real situations > abstract principles
Group Discussion
Peer deliberation enhances learning
Spaced Repetition
Brief + regular > long + infrequent
Peer-to-Peer
Leverages social influence & accountability
Multiple Exposures
Repeated engagement over time works
EthiCards: Ethics Engagement Platform
How It Works
Select
Pick a card from the deck
Read
Share the scenario aloud
Encourage
Get people talking
Discuss
Facilitate open dialogue
Done
Wrap up and move on
What's Included
Annual Subscription
Yearly pricing calculated based on your department's overall size—making it accessible for law enforcement agencies of all sizes.
Department-Wide Access
Access to the EthiCards app and website for your entire department—not just sworn officers.
The Core Deck
52 expertly crafted cards with real-world policing scenarios, organized into 4 suits with ethical insights from our experts.
Individual Member Logins
Personalized features like marking cards as completed and saving favorites for each team member.
Annual Deck Updates
Every year, receive a brand new set of 52 fresh scenarios to keep discussions current and relevant.
Certified User Seal
Compass Ethics Certified User Seal to proudly display on your department's website.
Browse themed card decks
Simple step-by-step guidance
Real-world ethical scenarios
Interactive discussion prompts
Expert insights & resources
Lasting Cultural Change
Reduced Misconduct
Measurable behavioral change
Improved Retention
21% lower turnover rates
Lower Liability
Fewer IA investigations and claims
Proven Globally
40+ countries, 15 languages
Ethics in law enforcement isn't built in a single training session—it's cultivated through consistent, meaningful conversations over time. EthiCards creates a sustainable rhythm of ethical reflection that becomes embedded in your department's DNA.
By integrating EthiCards into roll calls, supervisory touchpoints, and leadership discussions, departments strengthen ethical judgment and professionalism through repetition, relevance, and real-world context.
The result: a healthier, ethical culture built from the inside out
The Key to Effective Training
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