Asked by Detonia Douglas on Jul 25, 2024

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Which form of corruption is understood to include accepting payments for not making an arrest or issuing a summons that in ordinary course of events would have been made or issued.

A) kickbacks
B) opportunistic theft
C) shakedowns
D) traffic fix

Opportunistic Theft

A crime motivated by the chance to steal without premeditation, due to the immediate availability of unguarded property.

Kickbacks

Payments made in return for a favor or service, often illicitly and in breach of trust.

Shakedowns

Informally, the act of obtaining money, goods, or services through force, fraud, or threats, typically in a corrupt or illegal manner.

  • Identify different forms and consequences of police corruption.
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Francis DattyJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Shakedowns refer to the form of corruption where an official (such as a police officer) accepts payments in exchange for not performing an action that they ordinarily would, such as making an arrest or issuing a summons.