Question 1

List and discuss examples of law enforcement corruption in other countries.

Accepted Answer

Law enforcement corruption is a global issue that affects many countries around the world. One example of law enforcement corruption can be seen in Mexico, where drug cartels have infiltrated police forces and bribed officers to turn a blind eye to their illegal activities. This has led to widespread distrust of law enforcement and has hindered efforts to combat drug trafficking and organized crime.

Another example can be found in Russia, where police officers have been known to engage in bribery, extortion, and other forms of corruption. This has undermined public trust in the police and has led to widespread allegations of human rights abuses and unfair treatment of citizens.

In Nigeria, law enforcement corruption is also a significant problem, with reports of police officers demanding bribes, engaging in extrajudicial killings, and using excessive force. This has led to widespread protests and calls for police reform in the country.

In all of these examples, law enforcement corruption has had serious consequences for public safety, human rights, and the rule of law. It is a complex issue that requires systemic reforms and strong anti-corruption measures to address effectively.

Question 2

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)is:

Accepted Answer

A) a tool used to evaluate the work performance of police officers. 
B) a tool used to screen potential informants. 
C) a method for debriefing undercover officers after their operation has concluded. 
D) a pre-employment screening tool used by law enforcement. 
A) a tool used to evaluate the work performance of police officers. 
B) a tool used to screen potential informants. 
C) a method for debriefing undercover officers after their operation has concluded. 
D) a pre-employment screening tool used by law enforcement. D

Question 3

________________ are items of value received by an individual because of his or her role or position rather than because of a personal relationship with the giver.

Accepted Answer

Gratuities

Question 4

Greene's study showed that the area an officer patrols is associated with the likelihood of receiving discipline,  complaints, or becoming involved in police shootings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Carter, the elements of police work that can lead to drug use include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) exposure to a criminal element. 
B) time spent in traffic patrol duties. ​ 
C) relative freedom from supervision. 
D) uncontrolled availability of contraband. 
A) exposure to a criminal element. 
B) time spent in traffic patrol duties. ​ 
C) relative freedom from supervision. 
D) uncontrolled availability of contraband.

Question 6

Compare and contrast " grass eaters " and " meat eaters. "

Accepted Answer

Grass eaters and meat eaters are two dif

Question 7

In the 1980s, a group of police officers nicknamed the "River Rats" committed a series of armed robberies in ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the 1980s, a group of police...

Question 8

In Macintyre and Prenzler's study of whether police officers would issue a ticket to a business owner who gave  them gratuities, less than half said they would issue the ticket.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

After completing your observations of Officer Jones, you are asked to summarize your observations for a study being conducted by an ethicist studying police behavior.
Assume that the waitress at the diner was new and did not know about Officer Jones' arrangement with the owner. She brought a check for the food and coffee, and Officer Jones grudgingly paid. Because the choice of the diner was motivated by Officer Jones' desire for a free meal, ______________  would  consider  his  actions  immoral  even  though  he  paid.

Accepted Answer

A) universality 
B) ethical formalism 
C) utilitarianism 
D) teleological ethics 
A) universality 
B) ethical formalism 
C) utilitarianism 
D) teleological ethics

Question 10

Explain the "continuum of compromise" as it relates to police misconduct, including how it might help supervisors  recognize warning signs.

Accepted Answer

The "continuum of compromise" refers to

Question 11

In Barker and Carter's study, they found that up to what percent of police may have used drugs on duty?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 2 
C) 60 
D) 40 
A) 20 
B) 2 
C) 60 
D) 40

Question 12

You are an Internal Affairs officer investigating corruption in the city police department. You have been assigned to ride along as a partner to Officer Jones, who has a reputation for being corrupt. Officer Jones has been told that you are a patrol officer who has been transferred from another district within the department.
While on patrol, Officer Jones stops a car for speeding and running a red light. You observe the interaction between Officer Jones and the driver. Jones allows the driver to leave without penalty. When you ask why he gave the driver a break, Jones tells you that the driver turned out to be a fellow police officer. By letting him go without a citation, Jones has demonstrated which type of corruption?

Accepted Answer

A) graft 
B) gratuity 
C) abuse of power 
D) professional courtesy 
A) graft 
B) gratuity 
C) abuse of power 
D) professional courtesy

Question 13

Discuss the difference between on-duty and off-duty misbehavior by police, and distinguish between police corruption and police crime.

Accepted Answer

On-duty misbehavior by police refers to

Question 14

You have been hired to consult with the new chief of a police department that has been fraught with complaints of officer misconduct.
After reviewing the reports of officer misconduct, you determine that they seem to be individual acts for the most part. You recommend an improved screening process, random integrity tests, and a process of reviewing use-of- force reports in order to detect possible warning signs. This approach is known as a ______________ response.

Accepted Answer

A) rotten-apple 
B) rotten barrel 
C) consent decree 
D) "Big Five" 
A) rotten-apple 
B) rotten barrel 
C) consent decree 
D) "Big Five"

Question 15

Lack of background checks, poor internal discipline procedures, and poor supervision are all examples of what type of explanations for police deviance?

Accepted Answer

A) societal 
B) organizational 
C) individual 
D) philosophical 
A) societal 
B) organizational 
C) individual 
D) philosophical

Question 16

A consent decree is an agreement between a local police department and:

Accepted Answer

A) local government. 
B) a victim of police brutality. 
C) local gang leadership. 
D) the U.S. Department of Justice. 
A) local government. 
B) a victim of police brutality. 
C) local gang leadership. 
D) the U.S. Department of Justice.

Question 17

An agreement requiring a police department to adopt reforms mandated by the Department of Justice is known as a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An agreement requiring a police department to...

Question 18

Studies indicate that gratuities do not influence the way that officers patrol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

There is no evidence to indicate that police behavior is influenced by the possibility of civil lawsuits .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain how "perverse incentives" such as COMPSTAT can lead to organizational corruption .

Accepted Answer

Perverse incentives such as COMPSTAT can

List and discuss examples of law enforcement corruption in other countries.

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)is:

________________ are items of value received by an individual because of his or her role or position rather than because of a personal relationship with the giver.

Greene's study showed that the area an officer patrols is associated with the likelihood of receiving discipline, complaints, or becoming involved in police shootings.

According to Carter, the elements of police work that can lead to drug use include all of the following except:

Compare and contrast " grass eaters " and " meat eaters. "

In the 1980s, a group of police officers nicknamed the "River Rats" committed a series of armed robberies in ______________.

In Macintyre and Prenzler's study of whether police officers would issue a ticket to a business owner who gave them gratuities, less than half said they would issue the ticket.

Explain the "continuum of compromise" as it relates to police misconduct, including how it might help supervisors recognize warning signs.

In Barker and Carter's study, they found that up to what percent of police may have used drugs on duty?

Discuss the difference between on-duty and off-duty misbehavior by police, and distinguish between police corruption and police crime.

Lack of background checks, poor internal discipline procedures, and poor supervision are all examples of what type of explanations for police deviance?

A consent decree is an agreement between a local police department and:

An agreement requiring a police department to adopt reforms mandated by the Department of Justice is known as a(n)____________________.

Studies indicate that gratuities do not influence the way that officers patrol.

There is no evidence to indicate that police behavior is influenced by the possibility of civil lawsuits .

Explain how "perverse incentives" such as COMPSTAT can lead to organizational corruption .

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Determining Moral Behavior

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Becoming an Ethical Professional

The Police Role in Society: Crime Fighter or Public Servant

Police Discretion and Dilemmas

Law and Legal Professionals

Discretion and Dilemmas in the Legal Profession

Ethical Misconduct in the Courts and Responses

The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections

Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections

Correctional Professionals: Misconduct and Responses

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Exam 7: Police Corruption and Misconduct

List and discuss examples of law enforcement corruption in other countries.

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)is:

________________ are items of value received by an individual because of his or her role or position rather than because of a personal relationship with the giver.

Greene's study showed that the area an officer patrols is associated with the likelihood of receiving discipline, complaints, or becoming involved in police shootings.

According to Carter, the elements of police work that can lead to drug use include all of the following except:

Compare and contrast " grass eaters " and " meat eaters. "

In the 1980s, a group of police officers nicknamed the "River Rats" committed a series of armed robberies in ______________.

In Macintyre and Prenzler's study of whether police officers would issue a ticket to a business owner who gave them gratuities, less than half said they would issue the ticket.

Explain the "continuum of compromise" as it relates to police misconduct, including how it might help supervisors recognize warning signs.

In Barker and Carter's study, they found that up to what percent of police may have used drugs on duty?

Discuss the difference between on-duty and off-duty misbehavior by police, and distinguish between police corruption and police crime.

Lack of background checks, poor internal discipline procedures, and poor supervision are all examples of what type of explanations for police deviance?

A consent decree is an agreement between a local police department and:

An agreement requiring a police department to adopt reforms mandated by the Department of Justice is known as a(n)____________________.

Studies indicate that gratuities do not influence the way that officers patrol.

There is no evidence to indicate that police behavior is influenced by the possibility of civil lawsuits .

Explain how "perverse incentives" such as COMPSTAT can lead to organizational corruption .

Morality, Ethics, and Human Behavior

Determining Moral Behavior

Justice and Law

Becoming an Ethical Professional

The Police Role in Society: Crime Fighter or Public Servant

Police Discretion and Dilemmas

Law and Legal Professionals

Discretion and Dilemmas in the Legal Profession

Ethical Misconduct in the Courts and Responses

The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections

Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections

Correctional Professionals: Misconduct and Responses

Making Ethical Choices

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