Some New Officers Experience Cynicism When They Encounter Citizen Disrespect

question 24

Multiple Choice

Some new officers experience cynicism when they encounter citizen disrespect, bureaucratic barriers, and the realities of the justice system. This can lead them to distrust the department's administration and the citizens of the community, leaving them more prone to corruption. This process is known as the:

• A)spiral of cynicism.
• B)disillusionment process.
• C)chain of corruption.
• D)continuum of compromise.

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