Many Departments Today Rely on Units Described as "Professional Standards

question 71

Multiple Choice

Many departments today rely on units described as "professional standards" units, "compliance" units, or "integrity" units as a major resource to combat corruption.These are other names for _________.

• A)programs created to increase the number of superior officers in departments
• B)civilian complaint review boards
• C)internal affairs divisions
• D)units created to provide greater liaison with district attorney offices

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Definitions:

Insanity

A legal term referring to a mental dysfunction that exempts individuals from legal responsibility for their actions.

Mental Disease

A disorder or illness that affects a person's thinking, emotional state, and behavior, disrupting their ability to function.

Armed Robbery

A robbery where the perpetrator uses a weapon to threaten or cause harm, increasing the severity of the crime.

Aggravated

Made more severe or intense, especially in law, typically referring to more serious or intensified charges or consequences.