Asked by Jordan Nicole on Jun 12, 2024

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Officers who are unlikely to learn from their mistakes or change their style of policing and tend to be the subject of a disproportionate number of citizen complaints are known as ______.

A) mistaken apples
B) dysfunctional apples
C) borderline apples
D) rotten apples

Dysfunctional Apples

A term that may refer to individuals within a group who negatively affect the group's function, but does not have a widely recognized definition in academia.

Citizen Complaints

Grievances or objections raised by individuals against actions or conduct perceived as unjust, often directed towards public authorities or institutions.

  • Identify the psychological and organizational factors contributing to police use of force.
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DG
Devanshi GandhiJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The term "rotten apples" is commonly used to refer to officers who demonstrate a pattern of unethical behavior, are resistant to change or learning from their mistakes, and tend to be the subject of a disproportionate number of citizen complaints.