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 an officer for what they believe is the right reason, such as punishing a suspect they believe is guilty, even if it means breaking the rules. In this scenario, Roland might justify his actions by the belief that the suspect deserves punishment for his crimes, fitting the definition of "noble-cause" corruption.

Roland Is a Police Officer in Pursuit of a Fleeing