Asked by Jamaal Richard on Sep 27, 2024

Controlling police corruption is difficult because officers in many agencies have created and enforced a wall or code of silence.

Police Corruption

The abuse of police authority for personal gain or to gain advantage for the police organization.

Code Of Silence

A cultural norm among certain groups, particularly in law enforcement or other organizations, not to report on a colleague's errors, misconduct, or crimes.

  • Assess the role of social and systemic factors, together with internal culture, in shaping police behavior and contributing to corruption.