The form of noble cause corruption by which an officer writes up an incident in a way that criminalizes a suspect is known as

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The practice of writing up an incident report in a way that makes a suspect appear criminal is known as "the magic pencil." This is a form of noble cause corruption, in which the officer believes they are doing the right thing by ensuring that a criminal is held accountable, even if it means bending the truth.

The Form of Noble Cause Corruption by Which an Officer