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Behavior and Misconduct
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Activity that does not conform to standards and committed during the course of normal work activity
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Decision-making latitude of the police on whether to inovke legeal sanctions
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The use of police power and authority for personal gain
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Proactive police actions that relies on race or ethnicity rather than behavior
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The person the police officer thinks is potentially dangerous
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Idea that corruption is limited to a small number of officers who were probably dishonest prior to becoming police officers
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Police officers who actively solicit financial gained; they are usually involved in more serious corruption
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Corruption stems from the nature of police work
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Acceptance of something of value
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Specially trained officers given the responsibility to handle situations involving mental health crises
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Planting drugs on a suspect
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Behavior is explained by attitudes and values held before being employed