Define Noble Cause Corruption
Noble cause corruption is a police crime in which police officers violate legal or ethical standards in pursuit of what they perceive to be the benefit of society at large.
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Example
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A common example of noble cause corruption is police fabrication of evidence to ensure conviction in a case where the police suspect guilt but sufficient evidence is not available.
Problems
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While in some cases noble cause corruption may serve the public good in the short term, it often involves the violation of civil liberties and can lead to the punishment of innocents.
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Rationalization
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Perhaps the greatest danger of noble cause corruption is that police officers may become accustomed to bending the law, leading them to take actions that are increasing illegal and harmful to society when trying to ensure a conviction.
Pressure on Officers
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Noble cause corruption can result from pressure placed on officers to produce a high number of arrests and citations.
Prevention
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Regular training and close supervision is used to ensure that a police department does not slip into a habit of noble cause corruption.
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