Police corruption, is a wide spread problem in law enforcement that has occurred throughout history and disappointingly enough, still occurs today. Can police corruption be stopped? In the article, Police Ethics: Organizational Implications, authored by Terrance A. Johnson and Raymond W. Cox III, dated 2004, they asked two questions about police corruption. First, are police ethics held to the same standard as other public-sector employees? And second, is there a problem in law enforcement that needs attention? (Johnson & Cox III, 2004).
Police officers are held to higher standards, by the public they serve. When citizens need help, they call the police to assist and uphold the law. However, when an officer breaks the law, no matter how
Police officers are held to higher standards, by the public they serve. When citizens need help, they call the police to assist and uphold the law. However, when an officer breaks the law, no matter how