(EP) Corruption and Misconduct Lesson

Corruption and Misconduct Lesson 

Corruption and misconduct are found in almost all professions. One field that is often heard about in the news is Police Corruption.

Police corruption is a form of police misconduct in which law enforcement officers seek personal gain, such as money or career advancement, through the abuse of power, for example by accepting bribes in exchange for not pursuing, or selectively pursuing, an investigation or arrest.

One common form of police corruption is soliciting or accepting bribes in exchange for not reporting organized drug or prostitution rings or other illegal activities. Another example is police officers flouting the police code of conduct in order to secure convictions of suspects — for example, through the use of falsified evidence. More rarely, police officers may deliberately and systematically participate in organized crime themselves.

In most major cities there are internal affairs sections to investigate suspected police corruption or misconduct.

 

Watch the presentation below to learn more about corruption and misconduct. 

 

Now, practice what you learned! Complete the activity below:

 

 

 

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