Officer Sally King has been on the force for four years. She truly loves her job, but finds it sometimes difficult to live on a police officer's salary. She has noticed many of her coworkers seem to live at a much higher standard of living than she does. She is amazed at the large homes and vehicles that a select few officers have acquired.
Officer King continued her discussion with the fellow officer. She informed the officer that she would be so afraid of getting caught that she could not participate in such behavior. The officer informed her that she would be shocked at the corrupt activity within the department including officers having connections with mobsters. This would be an example of:
a. grass eating.b. meat eating.c. discretion.d. disparity.e. police brutality.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: b

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