Roland is a police officer in pursuit of a fleeing rape suspect. The chase is on foot, and Roland is a much faster runner than his partner. He catches the suspect out of sight of his partner. When his partner, Ted, arrives on the scene, he observes Roland striking the suspect, despite the fact that the suspect is already in handcuffs.
Ted understands that committing perjury in this case is wrong, and technically qualifies as corruption. What type of corruption is this?

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"Noble-cause" corruption refers to misconduct committed by law enforcement officers with the belief that the ends justify the means, often to achieve what they perceive as a 'just' outcome. In this scenario, Ted might feel compelled to lie to protect Roland because he believes Roland's actions were justified in capturing a suspect.

Roland Is a Police Officer in Pursuit of a Fleeing