A new police chief is sworn in. The city has been plagued with street crime and a poor relationship with the community. He has pledged to reduce crime and improve public satisfaction. The falsifying of an affidavit to get an offender off the street is an example of:

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The "magic pencil" refers to the falsification of documents or reports by police officers to justify arrests or actions, such as falsifying an affidavit to get an offender off the street.

A New Police Chief Is Sworn In