Political Crime and Crime in Trusted Organizations Flashcards
1
Q
Crimes committed against the state
A
- Rebellions
- Protests
- Terrorism
2
Q
Crimes committed by the state
A
- Misappropriation of public funds
- Repression of targeted groups
3
Q
Recent examples of Crime in Trusted Organizations
A
- Residential Schools
- Catholic Church
- Sports Teams
- Law Enforcement
- Nursing Homes (CHSLD)
4
Q
When the actions of police officers are “inconsistent with the officer’s legal authority, organizational authority, and standards of ethical conduct.
Who said this
A
Police Misconduct (Golf)
5
Q
What is the Bad Apple Theory
A
- One bad apple can ruin the whole barrel
- Bad apple can easily be removed
- Not a systemic problem
6
Q
Systemic / Organizational Factors (by ?)
A
Sherman
7
Q
Constant Systemic / Organizational Factors
A
police culture - high levels of solidarity and secrecy
8
Q
Variable
A
- level of moral cynicism ( an attitude of distrust toward claimed ethical and social values and a rejection of the need to be socially involved) in a community
- Opportunities
9
Q
Above the Law Documentary
A
- Police have a sense of brotherhood
- Victims don’t have a just system ( who’s going to believe them over police officers)
-Bad apple theory only partly applies because it is a systematic problem
