Rico is a police officer in Vancouver and a father of three small children. He is on duty but had a rough night with his youngest and was up most of the night. Rico decides to drive to a quiet area in his district and take a nap to regain his strength. What does this scenario exemplify?

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Rico's decision to nap while on duty, instead of performing his duties, is an example of occupational deviancy, which refers to behaviors by employees that are not in line with the norms and expectations of their professions.

Rico Is a Police Officer in Vancouver and a Father