(Our presenters and panelists are drawn from law enforcement, academia, public service, and corporate America. Each brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in their individual fields of endeavor.)
The Speaker
Retired Hartford Police Chief Daryl K. Roberts is a testament to the power of hard work and dedication. Roberts joined the Hartford Police Department as police officer in 1982 and worked his way up the ranks, ultimately being appointed Police Chief on July 12, 2006.
During his time with the Hartford Police Department, he commanded numerous divisions, and earned multiple awards including Distinguished Service Medals, Exemplary Service Medals, a Merit Award, and the department's highest honor, the Chief's Medal of Valor.
Additionally, he instituted a Truancy Reduction Program that got kids off the street and back into the classroom; implemented a domestic violence unit and was one of the architects of Hartford's Neighborhood Policing Plan that reduced all Part One crimes by 29.4%; made the Sex Offender Registry Unit number one in the state for compliance; implemented a domestic violence unit and was one of the architects of Hartford's Neighborhood Policing Plan.
He considers service to the community an honor as well as a privilege of the highest order, a priority regardless of his title and continues to contribute his expertise and insight in a host of ways because success is never final.
The Workshop
Moral Philosophy As A Foundation For Ethical Policing : Friday, September 26, 2025 10:30A
Integrating moral philosophy into police training can help officers navigate ethical dilemmas, build stronger community trust, and develop the virtues needed for compassionate, fair policing.
Across the country, police officers work daily to uphold the law, often facing complex situations that challenge their ethics and judgment. While traditional training equips officers with technical skills and procedural knowledge, it can sometimes overlook the ethical depth needed for truly impactful police work.
To address this gap, there’s an opportunity to transform police education by combining practical training with insights from moral philosophy — helping officers become not only skilled professionals but compassionate, morally grounded individuals. Integrating moral philosophy into police training could be a game-changer, guiding officers to think deeply about virtues like justice, respect and compassion.
Moral philosophy asks fundamental questions about how we should act and what it means to live ethically. While laws define the boundaries of acceptable behavior, moral philosophy explores why certain actions are right or wrong, encouraging officers to think beyond the rules and develop a genuine sense of ethical responsibility.