Types of Misconduct
The term for police taking no action in exchange for money
Bribery
This group feels most affected by police misconduct
what is African Americans
The term used for corruption of an agency rather than just an individual.
What is a Bad Barrel?
What do police cameras do?
They provide a record of events during police
encounters.
The term for officers engaging in minor acts of corruption
Grass eaters
The term for any intentional act that violates code of ethics or policy
Malfeasance
In response to police misconduct, civilians have started doing what
people have started recording basic encounters
Plays a critical factor in decision to report misconduct.
What is peer pressure?
What do citizen oversight groups do?
They attempt to hold the police
accountable.
Term for acceptance of small gifts or discounts
Gratuities
The term for when officers overextend legal authority to use force
Excessive Use of Force
this type of abuse is most reported
emotional and psychological
Unwritten rule for officers to not report other officers for crimes or misconduct.
What is the code of silence?
What is one major reason behind the push for body cameras and citizen review boards?
Increasing demand for transparency from departments.
Malfeasance
The term for taking inappropriate action or giving incorrect information
Misfeasance
misconduct by officers affects departments by
eroding trust in the police institutions
When officers believe altering the law benefits the greater good.
What is Noble Cause Corruption?
Will analyzing body camera recordings alongside officers decrease civilian incidents?
Yes, reviewing body camera footage with officers can reduce incidents with civilians.
The commission established in New York to investigate corruption
Knapp Commission
The term for failing to perform an act that one is legally required to do
Nonfeasance
the majority of research involving abuse involves what two things
street level crime and immigration enforcement
1971 experiment used to examine the effects of situational variables that led to corrupt behavior.
What is Stanford Prison Experiment?
What tool can be used to flag officers who may be vulnerable to corrupt behavior?
Statistical prediction models can identify officers at risk of corruption
Where do police officers first experience Exposure to police socialization
The academy