Discuss internal and external oversight mechanisms that might have failed to prevent the action, and how those mechanisms could be improved to prevent future corruption.

Article that can be used:

Bad cops: A study of career-ending misconduct among New York City police officers

By Robert Kane and Michael White. 2009 American Society of Criminology. Criminology & Public Policy • Volume 8 • Issue 4

Question 1

Consider the following hypothetical situation: an officer observes a 14-year-old kid put three video games ($60 worth of merchandise) in their bag and walk out of a BestBuy. What should the officer do? Would your decision change if the officer observed a 14-year-old kid steal ~$60 worth of food? Why are these appropriate uses of officer discretion?