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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a. chief's review coalition b. internal affairs c. citizen review boards d. sergeant committees
When Federal and state legislatures enact laws, this is referred to as what?
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
Tammy's staff retention issues would fall under what dilemma?
a. personnel b. methods c. mission d. structure