Police Corruption

The problems within police corruption are one that has and always will exist in departments but can be decreased by employing some control methods internally in each department. The first means of control would start upon recruitment with new officers, focusing more on integrity with a thorough background check and improved detailed training where recruits could be weeded out if not able to perform the duties required. No second chances. After hiring, there should be continued training and more random drug screenings to help decrease corruption and abuse of the law. Whereas with strengthening leadership roles within the higher ranking officers providing role models and higher standards required for officers in regards to upholding laws and