Micah Was Approached by a Fellow Officer Concerning Possible Corruption

question 38

Multiple Choice

Micah was approached by a fellow officer concerning possible corruption within their department.  Apparently, two officers have been selling confiscated drugs on the streets.  Micah reviewed both officers' cases and noticed that their arrests for drug crimes were down significantly. Both officers have also recently been receiving complaints from the community.  Micah dreaded what was about to happen to their department.
Micah most likely works for which unit in the police department?

• A)Special Victims Unit
• B)Homicide
• C)Vice
• D)Internal affairs

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Definitions:

Conflict Theory

A social theory that views societal structures as inherently unequal, based on power differentials, leading to conflicts between different groups over resources, status, and power.

Categorization

The cognitive process of organizing objects, people, or concepts into classes or groups based on shared characteristics or attributes.

In-Group

A group that one identifies with and feels loyalty toward.

Discrimination

Biased or unfair actions against people from distinct groups, mainly due to their race, age, gender, or physical abilities.