Just as it is believed that a small number of offenders commit the lion's share of crime, so too it is believed that a small percentage of police officers are responsible for a disproportionate share of citizen complaints.

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Research and data from various police departments have shown that a relatively small number of officers are responsible for a large percentage of complaints and incidents of misconduct, supporting the concept of the "few bad apples" within law enforcement.

Just as It Is Believed That a Small Number of Offenders