Imagine you are a newly appointed chief of police in a municipality noted for having problems with police corruption. Explain your strategies for reform from the ground up. How would you go about turning your department around? Be detailed in your answer and make sure you cover all aspects of your initiative.

After taking the position, I would develop a list of departmental regulations and have frank seminars “laying down the law” so to speak will all personnel – to make it known that I will not tolerate corruption.

I would establish a joint committee of police officers, citizens, and outside specialists to evaluate the department for a few months and make recommendations. Along with those recommendations, I would personally evaluate police captains and those in command positions and make changes as necessary.

In each precinct or department,  I would assign an internal affairs officer to work closely with the captain and officers. This officer would be the eyes and ears. I would also personally visit each department or precinct to oversee the progress.

I would also conduct surveys among the community in regards to police activities. Additionally I would establish an anonymous tip line that can be used by other police officers to report corruption without fear of repercussions.

APA Citation:
Smith, Nathan. M. (2006). A strategy to Clean Up Police Corruption.
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