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Learning Objectives

11-1:  Define the general concept of police corruption and how it is investigated.

11-2:  Identify specific examples of police corruption.

11-3:  Describe the findings of research on police misconduct and use of force.

11-4:  Discuss the impacts of police misconduct, particularly in terms of police-community relations.

11-5:  Evaluate some of the alleged causes of police misconduct.

11-6:  Describe the relationship between management, administrative issues, and police misconduct.

11-7:  Summarize the ways in which police agencies and individuals are held accountable for officer conduct.

Web Link 1
Metropolitan Police Department, Internal Affairs Bureau
This District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department webpage provides information about the department's Internal Affairs division and procedures for citizens to file complaints.

1. What is DC Metro Police Department’s process for investigating misconduct internally?
2. How would you describe the transparency of the DC Metro Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division and citizen complaint process?
3. Why is it important for the public to have this information?