A brief research has been made on the police corruption. Moreover, reasons, types and other remedial measures of police corruption have also been explained briefly.
General Description.
Corruption is a common disease which diffuses every feature of a society. Unfortunately, it also flows in the law enforcement agencies, which is a source for concern for political administrators and citizens. All experts and researchers have been failed to discover reasons behind police corruption. They have not yet produced precautionary measures to overcome on it. Therefore, the question of police corruption is a secret so far.
In this article, I will take a look on the various types of corrupt practices in police department. The extent and nature of police corruption in different areas and its legal, procedural and remedial measures to combat corruption. Moreover, recommendations for improving services of the police department will also be tabulated.
Introduction.
Corruption is an immoral act which losses public faith over government machinery. It becomes more sever when these acts involve in police because the public relies on the police to uphold the law, protect the community and help it in times of need. Police are also the most visible arm of government. When an officer acts illegally, he dishonors both himself and his law and justice system. Police corruption is a complex phenomenon. It is a problem that has and will continue to affect us, whether we are civilians or law enforcement officers. Many aspects of policing have changed with the passage of time. However, one aspect that has remained relatively unchanged is the presence of corruption in the piles of police.
Aim.
To carry out an in-depth analysis of existing police corruption and to suggest remedial measures for its elimination.
Definition of Corruption.
A proper legal definition of corruption is unclear. It included corrupt behaviors, bribery and extortion. Some of the legal departments consider theft, fraud and tax evasion as corruption also. However, some countries do not consider certain acts completely as corruption. Since there is no proper legal definition of corruption that is fraught with demographic and sociocultural perspectives, therefore, corrupt practices within law enforcement agencies such as the police department becomes challenging. There is no working definition of the concept of corruption in police. At best corruption is considered to be manifestations of behavior that is immoral, illegal or inappropriate. However, corruption is defined as follows:-
Reasons of Police Corruption.
Corruption can never be completely eradicated from any society because it is a process of decay. Following are the most important reasons contributing to this decay:-
Above mentioned reasons leads everyone towards corruption and everyone wants to fulfill their needs / wishes in illegal way.
Types of Corruption.
Many analysts are of the opinion that corruption is the misuse of personal power or position. Some of the analysts have distributed corruption into following two types:-
Keeping above in view, this practice can be rationalized with knowledge and credibility. Also, the act must be motivated by the want to achieve some form of personal gain.
Recommendations.
Unfortunately, politicians count themselves as most superior figures. They are interrupting in legal issues with force, which is not encouraging for law enforcement agencies. Police could not implement the policies in this way. If the political leadership wants to have an honest police force, it requires regular and symptomatic measures. Police requires a comprehensive reform for betterment. Following measures are recommended for better police:-
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