Cops that display bad ethical character do not and should not be allowed to tarnish the reputation of police departments. Public trust should not be betrayed for financial or personal gain. No excuse or theory can justify one’s misuse of authority. Civil and constitutional rights must be upheld no matter the noble cause. The noble cause of corruption is not an excuse when it comes to due process of the law. There is always an option for police officers who cannot or do not want to follow the department’s policies. They can always choose another line of
Cops that display bad ethical character do not and should not be allowed to tarnish the reputation of police departments. Public trust should not be betrayed for financial or personal gain. No excuse or theory can justify one’s misuse of authority. Civil and constitutional rights must be upheld no matter the noble cause. The noble cause of corruption is not an excuse when it comes to due process of the law. There is always an option for police officers who cannot or do not want to follow the department’s policies. They can always choose another line of