You are studying theories of police deviance and think that most police officers are above corruption. You think that there are a few deviant individuals who made it in as police officers in spite of their deviance. Which theory do you follow?

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The theory of the "rotten apple" suggests that deviant police officers are only a few individuals who manage to get through the screening process and become part of the police force. This theory suggests that most police officers are not corrupt, but instead, a few bad apples spoil the barrel.

You Are Studying Theories of Police Deviance and Think That