What are possible explanations for police corruption?

What will be an ideal response?


Explanations include personality features, stress, the "us-versus-them" mentality, and the mere fact that they are "an officer."

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The use of non-judicialized accountability mechanisms for police officers means handling most police misconduct issues informally.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A BOP study of staff issues in privatized prisons found all but which of the following?

a. BOP facilities had higher random drug hit rates than private prisons. b. Private prisons used more custody staff. c. Private prisons had higher escape rates from secure institutions. d. Private prisons had much higher separation rates for correctional officers.

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What are the three affective responses that are common among crime victims?

What will be an ideal response?

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An accessory is typically a participant in a crime before it is committed

a. True b. False

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