Micah was approached by a fellow officer concerning possible corruption within their department.Apparently,two officers have been selling confiscated drugs on the streets.Micah reviewed both officers' cases and noticed that their arrests for drug crimes were down significantly.Both officers have also recently been receiving complaints from the community.Micah dreads what is about to happen to their department.Which term best describes the kind of blue-coat crime activities that Micah's fellow officers are participating in?

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The officers in question are involved in shakedowns, which refer to extorting money or goods from individuals by using their power as law enforcement officers. They are selling confiscated drugs on the streets, which is illegal and unethical.

Micah Was Approached by a Fellow Officer Concerning Possible Corruption