1. Police Accountability
Deviance can be expected because of a number of factors such as the lack of direct supervision, the amount of discretionary power that the rank and file officers hold, the frequent contacts that are made with criminal individuals, and the tendency of their subculture to be reluctant in recognizing and condemning police deviance. ... After the complaint is filed the allegation is investigated by the officer's senior supervisor, who also decides on the appropriate sanction. ... Possible police sanctions include fines, verbal or written warnings, suspension, demotion, dismissal, and most co...
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