You Have Been Hired to Consult with the New Chief

question 38

Multiple Choice

You have been hired to consult with the new chief of a police department that has been fraught with complaints of officer misconduct. The chief explains that the department has its own section dedicated to monitoring the department's officers and investigating complaints. This is known as:

• A)the self-policing model.
• B)the internal affairs model.
• C)a consent decree.
• D)the "rotten barrel" scenario.

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Definitions:

Social Positions

The status or rank that an individual holds within a society, often influenced by factors such as occupation, wealth, and family background.

African-Americans

A racial or ethnic group in the United States with ancestry from the black racial groups of Africa, historically subjected to slavery and discrimination but with a rich cultural heritage and significant contributions to American society.

Asian-Americans

Americans of Asian descent, a diverse group including individuals with origins in East Asia, Southeast Asia, or South Asia.

Dawes Severalty Act

A 1887 law aimed at assimilating Native Americans into American society by dividing tribal land into individual plots for ownership.