The ethics of police corruption

Law Enforcement Ethics Police corruption is a serious issue that needs to be recognized by police officers. In this article, the author explains the continuum of compromise. It shows how an honest cop can turn into a compromised officer. It is important to study and understand how this transition can occur so it can be prevented in the future. Even the most honest police officers are vulnerable to making inappropriate choices as they are constantly …

…acts of commission-administrative occur when cops commit crimes like steeling seized assets. Police create a misconception that it's ok to do things if they are only hurting criminals. As you can see, police corruption is a problem that can be seen in any community, not just the big cities. If we study these topics of ethics and integrity, law enforcement organizations can regain lost trust. It's imperative that police have good reputations with the community.