Police Misconduct: How it Affects Officer's Career and How it can be Reduced

Police Misconduct
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How Can an Incident of Misconduct Affect an Officer's Career?
Misconduct can end the career of a law enforcement officer depending on the degree of sanctions for misconduct and damages caused to the victims and the law enforcement department. Officers who engage in misconduct can be prosecuted for constitutional violations or related instances of justice obstruction (Harris & Worden, 2014). This includes planting evidence, coercing witnesses, and deceiving the court to win a case. Such practices are treated as criminal or civil offenses, and they serve as grounds for the termination of an officer's career. The law requires police officers to act ethically and professionally to safeguard the public’s trust, deliver justice, and perform their work effectively. Misconduct weakens police legitimacy and tarnishes the image of law enfor...