Topic:
Corruption of Public Officials
Assignment
Before completing the discussion forum assignment, read and watch the following:
Police Informant Planting Drugs
The influence of money in the government and law enforcement is pervasive. Lobbyists pour billions each year into influencing politicians. Similarly, some police departments are provided incentives (federal grant money, forfeited assets and increased income) to enforce certain crimes (primarily drug-related). Research, analyze and discuss cases in which such monetary temptations lead to corruption.
https://www.opensecrets.org/lobby/top.php?indexType=s
https://youtu.be/XzUjF7HNFo4?si=2UBRyh___KqAldeT
https://youtu.be/dlgJFYU91L8?si=_vAU8OQopfRlUKfh