Distinguish misfeasance from nonfeasance

What will be an ideal response?


• Misfeasance: A public official abuses a discretionary power, commits any fraud, or does any act in an illegal manner.
• Nonfeasance: A public official purposely fails to perform a duty that the law requires to be performed by that official.

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These are used to investigate disciplinary actions regarding use-of-force, review a police agency's budget and policies, and how police are using body-worn cameras:

a. chief's review coalition b. internal affairs c. citizen review boards d. sergeant committees

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When Federal and state legislatures enact laws, this is referred to as what?

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According to confessions and interrogation expert Professor Fred Inbau, police can solve many cases only if guilty persons confess

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Tammy's staff retention issues would fall under what dilemma?

a. personnel b. methods c. mission d. structure

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