In Many Institutions, Guards Have Engaged in "Corruption of Authority

question 19

Multiple Choice

In many institutions, guards have engaged in "corruption of authority." This means that the guards, for a variety of reasons, have:

• A) Begun taking monetary bribes from prisoners.
• B) Refrained from enforcing certain prison rules and regulations.
• C) Begun directly disobeying orders from superiors.
• D) Become members of prison gangs.

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Definitions:

Reconciled Balance

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Bank Statement

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Checkbook Balance

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Outstanding Deposits

Deposits that have been made to an account but not yet processed or recorded by the bank.