CRM/LAW C145 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Physical Abuse, Burglary, Homicide
6 Apr 2016
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04/01/2016 (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) Example prompt 1) it is easy to define corruption, possible to observe it in its many forms, and important to eradicate it. Things that are done for personal gain vs. things that are illegal. Corruption in a group, or unit, or entire police department makes that department less able to complete its primary policing functions (cid:1) (cid:1) Example prompt 2) it is not easy to define corruption, difficult to observe it in its many forms, and of questionable importance to eradicate it. Corruption in a police department ironically can further departmental cohesiveness, improve morale, and make the department (or certain units) more able to carry out the department primary missions (cid:1) (cid:1) Violent crimes: physical abuse of suspects, including torture and nonjustifiable homicide. Denial of civil rights: planting evidence. Criminal enterprise: resale of confiscated drugs, stolen property, etc. Property crimes: burglary, theft, etc committed by police.
