Question 1

Police officers can be the subjects of

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Police officers can be subject to both criminal investigations and administrative investigations. Criminal investigations are conducted to determine if a police officer has committed a crime, while administrative investigations are conducted to determine if the officer has violated department policies or procedures.

Question 2

Discuss the nexus between noble cause corruption and grass eating. Why is it that noble cause corruption is so very difficult to deter and investigate today? What do the authors mean when they say that meat eating is gone in most places but grass eating is alive and well?

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Question 3

Construct an essay that discusses the five types of police misconduct. Explicate how the typology differentiates between them. Then, discuss why it is that for all of the discussion about internal affairs systems and civilian review boards, the overwhelming majority of allegations of police misconduct are generated internally and handled internally and informally. (Hint: This is about focusing upon the general orders and ineptitude.)

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Question 4

Discuss the fact that personal misconduct might or might not be "the police department's business." What is it that might make an otherwise private behavior pattern into something that is relevant to the chief of police and the department?

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Question 5

Corruption of authority occurs when

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Police misuse their legal authority to obtain personal rewards is a form of corruption of authority.

Question 6

When people discuss police misconduct, they have historically confused several types. In particular, people lump together corruption of authority and police (or professional) crime. What is the difference? What are examples of each?

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Question 7

When police misbehavior is discovered, the consequences, methods of investigation, punishments, and political fallout are

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The consequences, methods of investigation, punishments, and political fallout related to police misbehavior are different and can vary greatly depending on the specific case and circumstances. Factors such as the severity of the misconduct, the level of public scrutiny, and the response from police leadership and government officials can all play a role in determining the outcome. It is not always the case that the consequences are always harsh, nor is it always the case that the issue is swept under the rug or requires an outside commission to investigate.

Question 8

As is true of the various roles of the police, there are multiple, conflicting, and vague sets of standards to which they must answer. Discuss how legality and democracy in particular can conflict. What are examples of how the requirement that everything the police do be legal conflict with the contemporary, COP-driven idea that the police must be responsive to their communities.

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Question 9

Police officer misconduct during off duty-hours

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Police officers are expected to uphold the law and maintain ethical behavior both on and off duty. Misconduct during off-duty hours may still reflect negatively on the image of a police department and erode public trust in law enforcement. As such, departments should address off-duty misconduct to maintain the integrity of the department and its personnel.

Question 10

Two questions must be asked about police misconduct to fit it into its proper place in typology: (1) was the misbehavior done for personal gain? and (2)

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The second question must ask whether the misconduct involved use of the officer's position of authority. This is because police misconduct is often defined as abuses of police authority, so it is important to consider whether the officer's position played a role in the misbehavior. The other answer choices may also be relevant in some cases, but do not address this key aspect of police misconduct.

Question 11

Sleeping on duty, showing up habitually late, writing poor reports, failing to responds to calls, and ignoring orders are all examples of

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These are examples of ineptitude or incompetence on the part of the officer, which can lead to poor performance and a lack of trust from the community. While corruption of authority (B) and noble cause corruption (C) are also problematic, they refer to more intentional violations of ethical standards or laws. Police crime (D) is a broad category that encompasses a wide range of illegal activities committed by police officers, but not all of the behaviors listed would necessarily be classified as criminal offenses.

Question 12

Police officers who are subject to criminal investigations may be targeted by

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Police officers who are subject to criminal investigations may face scrutiny from internal affairs within their department, departmental detectives investigating the specific incident, and local prosecutors and their investigative staff who will be conducting an independent criminal investigation. Therefore, option D, all of the above, is the correct choice.

Question 13

The "Dirty Harry problem" is also known as

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The "Dirty Harry problem" is also known as noble cause corruption, which refers to the belief that the end justifies the means, even if it means breaking the law. This mentality can lead to police misconduct and abuse of power.

Question 14

Examples of corruption of authority include

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All of the choices (A, B, and C) are types of corruption of authority. Payoffs involve receiving bribes or gifts in exchange for special treatment. Shakedowns involve using one's authority to extort money or favors from others. Graft involves using one's position of power to gain personal profit, often through illegal or unethical means.

Question 15

Obtaining police discounts, eating free food, drinking free coffee, etc., are examples of

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Grass eating refers to minor unethical behaviors or accepting small bribes and perks, like free food or drinks, by police officers, which can be seen as a form of corruption.

Question 16

Grass eating and meat eating are examples of

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Question 17

Police misconduct falls into __________ distinctive category types

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Question 18

The difference between grass eating and meat eating is

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Meat eating involves actively seeking graft, which is a form of corruption involving the use of one's position for personal gain, while grass eating typically refers to accepting smaller, passive forms of corruption or benefits.

Question 19

Who sets the rules of conduct for police as administrative actors?

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Police professionals typically set the rules of conduct for themselves through department general order manuals. These manuals outline the expectations for behavior and Ethics and the consequences for failing to meet them. While the public and sergeants may have input in the creation of these manuals, they do not solely determine the rules of conduct for police administrative actors. Individual officers do not create their own rules of conduct as they must adhere to the standards set by their department.

Question 20

Alcoholism, cohabitation, off-duty drunk driving, etc., are all examples of

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These actions all fall under the category of personal misconduct, which is behavior that goes against the expected standards of conduct for an individual in a particular profession or role. These actions can result in legal consequences, damage to reputation, and loss of trust from colleagues and the public. In contrast, ineptitude refers to incompetence or lack of skill/knowledge, corruption of authority involves using one's position to gain personal benefit or engage in illegal activities, and noble cause corruption refers to unethical behavior committed in service of a perceived greater good.

Quiz 11: Types of Police Misconduct