The dividing line between corrupt and non-corrupt activities, it is quite difficult to define. A police officer who took advantage of his power and authority to obtain personal and organizational benefits can be described as a corrupt police officer.
Corrupt police officials taking bribes, money laundering and illegal transfer of assets seized from illegal activities. There was no corruption, as long as there have been police in the United States. Due to some bad apples, scandals arise, defaming the police. Not just the junior officers are involved in such malpractices, but also senior managers, and those ranked below them are involved in organized corruption.
One of the best examples of police corruption is the Rampart scandal of the 1990's where more than 70 officers were arrested because of police misconduct. The anti-gang unit of the LAPD's Rampart Division is responsible for police misconduct that included the planting of evidence, preparation of the suspects, robbery and drug treatment, data protection, unprovoked gunfire and beatings. In May 2001, according to the testimony of a police officer named Rafael Perez, who confessed his involvement in police corruption, the Rampart investigation involving more than 70 officials for irregularities with 5 completed, seven resigned, and 12 officers were suspended.
There are several causes of police corruption. According to a report, the areas of police work that is subject to management control at least as monitoring of illegal goods or drugs are more prone to corruption. These areas are associated with financial temptations that attract a particular agent.
The best way to reduce corruption among police officers is that the control through various prevention strategies and introduce reforms at all times. This is not easy and that reform must consider the organization as well as the political environment and task. One thing is certain: you can not judge the entire police set because of a few corrupt individuals.
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