6.7. Police Misconduct, Accountability, and Corruption

According to the Bureau of Justice statistics cited in the chapter, what percentage of police officers in the U.S. are reported to engage in some type of corruption?

Which term describes police officers who accept benefits like free coffee or discounted meals, but do not actively seek them out?

The terms 'meat eaters' and 'grass eaters' were coined by which commission in 1970?

What type of police corruption is described as being more commonplace than others, where an officer's actions are motivated by a desire to achieve a perceived greater good?

In the 'Slippery-Slope Model of Noble-Cause Corruption', what is the first step that a training officer might introduce to a new officer?

What is the primary characteristic of a 'meat eater' officer?

Within the 'Slippery-Slope Model,' what is the primary purpose of the 'Mama Rosa' step, which involves accepting free meals?

According to the 'Slippery-Slope Model of Noble-Cause Corruption', what does the practice of 'dropsy' entail?

What is the final stage of the 'Slippery-Slope Model' that emerges over time, where officers begin to view their own actions as inherently right?

Why might a police department's response of 'no comment' to the media after an incident be misinterpreted by the public?

What is the primary motivation for an officer who is a 'grass eater'?

According to the text, what is a potential consequence of a 'grass eater' accepting a free coffee from a coffee shop owner?

An officer who steals a pound of cocaine from a drug raid, believing that 'no one would notice,' is an example of what type of corrupt officer?

In the context of the 'Slippery-Slope Model,' what is the purpose of a TO (training officer) telling a rookie to 'forget everything you learned in training'?

Which action is listed as part of the 'Loyalty Back-up' stage in the 'Slippery-Slope Model of Noble-Cause Corruption'?

The chapter suggests that the media's focus on law enforcement is more dramatic than on other professions primarily due to what factor?

What is the 'noble-cause' in noble-cause corruption?

Which of the following is an example of a 'Routine NC (Noble-Cause) Action Against Citizens' from the slippery-slope model?

The ultimate belief that emerges from the slippery slope of noble-cause corruption is described by the text as what?

What fundamental power of a police officer is mentioned at the beginning of the chapter as being a 'tremendous amount of power'?

How does the chapter characterize the media's portrayal of police officer corruption?

The text states that in addition to the power to take freedom, an officer is also given the authority to do what for protection?

What is the primary reason the text gives for why a member of the public cannot truly understand why an officer acted a certain way?

An officer demanding a 'shakedown' of money to ensure a convenience store is not robbed is a clear example of which type of officer?

What does the text suggest is the relationship between noble-cause corruption and traditional theft or bribery by police?

In the 'Slippery-Slope Model,' what is the 'shake' that is mentioned as being similar to 'dropsy'?

What is the final outcome of the 'Slippery-Slope Model' regarding an officer's behavior, as exemplified by the Rampart CRASH unit?

Why does a 'grass eater' accepting benefits create an unfair situation for other local businesses?

The belief that 'if a person has the lifelong goal of being a police officer, then that same person will want to protect the innocent' is used to contrast with the mindset of which type of officer?

What is 'stiffing-in a call' as mentioned in the 'Loyalty Back-up' stage of the corruption model?

The old adage 'power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely' is used to explain the practical outcome of what belief?

According to the chapter, why is the reaction to police corruption often 'swift and stern'?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a 'Routine NC (Noble-Cause) Action Against Citizens' in the slippery-slope model?

The text states that every officer can start out wanting to save the world, but what happens when the 'real-world job of an officer starts to take hold'?

What is the key difference in motivation between a 'meat eater' and a 'noble-cause corruptor'?

Why does the text claim that 'Noble-cause corruption is a lot more commonplace then many think'?

The phrase 'it takes two-years to basically train a new police officer' is used to emphasize what point?

What does the 'Slippery-Slope Model of Noble-Cause Corruption' ultimately demonstrate?

The term 'grass eater' implies a form of corruption that is primarily what?

What is the key element that makes an action 'noble-cause corruption' instead of simple misconduct?

Which stage of the 'Slippery-Slope Model' is most focused on establishing loyalty through actions rather than just words or gestures?

The text implies that the badge of a law enforcement officer should 'NEVER be taken for granted' because of what?

What type of corrupt act would 'using magic pencil skills to increase penalties by shifting the crime upwards' be classified as?

According to the chapter, why do media stories about police shootings or corruption often lack complete information initially?

Which form of corruption is said to have the goal of establishing loyalty within a police squad?

An officer conducting an illegal search of a 'vulnerable citizen' because they believe the person is a criminal who needs to be stopped is an example of what?

What is the text's conclusion about corruption in law enforcement compared to other professions?

What does the text suggest is the main purpose of the acts described in the 'Loyalty Back-up' stage of the corruption model?

The citation 'Caldero, M. A., Dailey, J. D., & Withrow, B. L. (2018). Police Ethics: The Corruption of Noble Cause' likely provides more information on which topic?

The slippery slope toward noble-cause corruption begins with a focus on what?