Prison corruption is a nationwide problem that has been going on for many years. Not only is corruption a problem on our own U.S. soil, but also police practices of corruption go as far east as Europe and Asia. Correctional Officers receive a lot of scrutiny over this issue, but for good reason.
A person who is corrupted lacks integrity or honesty; it is someone who uses a position of trust for dishonesty. In this case a position of trust is a Officer. Police corruption is when an officer misuses his/her authority to fulfill there needs and wants. There are many different forms of corruption; gratuity, involving free meals and discounts; bribery, involving the exchange of money or other goods between an officer and a suspect; theft and burglary, involving officers stealing property, money, and/or drugs. As a society, we hold law enforcement to a higher standard. We don't expect criminal behavior from people who swore to protect and serve. Corruption and brutality is not new......
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