The Reduction of Police Corruption

The Reduction of Police Corruption

Author Note

This paper was prepared for Administration of Justice Organizations, CJUS 300

Abstract

This paper depicts and portrays the varying degrees of police corruption. It begins with a brief back round and history to the developmental stages of police corruption. Identifying the problems with individual forces in an important step in finding a solution. Examinations of several cases and examples of misrepresentation of law enforcement are provided. This paper also describes how management in the criminal justice field can effectively diminish cases of police corruption within their organizations. It gives several elucidations to prevent these forms of corruption from transpiring. Effective supervision and management must set a virtuous example and continue to penetrate the matter of police corruption.

The Reduction of Police Corruption

Police corruption is a timeless entity in law enforcement. “For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life” (Galatians 6:8). There are many different forms of corruption committed within police forces and it is widespread in major cities across the United States. “Corruption is distinguished from other forms of police misconduct based on its primary motivation: achievement of personal gain” (Ivkovic, 205). Current management and leadership officials in law enforcement across the United States are implementing new procedures and policies to crack down on police corruption. It is a widespread national problem and they have more than enough work cut out for them.

The History of Police Corruption

Police corruption has been a problem since the beginning stages of police organization in the United States. “Organized police forces as we know them have been around for about 150 years” (Lersch & Mieczkowski, 2005). They began early...