Compare and contrast the rotten apple theory and environmental factors
What will be an ideal response?
The rotten apple theory is based on police deviance caused by a few individuals who should not have become police officers and whose propensity toward corruption was not recognized during the recruitment and hiring phases. Based on environmental factors, some officers become deviant as a result of either a corrupt political environment or the socialization process.
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A. interpersonal relationships. B. staff relationships. C. domestic relationships. D. psychiatric relationships. E. ?community relations
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A) 20,000 B) 50,000 C) 150,000 D) 1,000,000
After the preliminary duties have been performed at a homicide scene, the responding officer must immediately:
A) Protect the crime scene B) Seize any evidence readily visible C) Begin the interview of possible suspects after reading Miranda warnings D) Identify the victim
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false