Police Corruption and Canada’s Distinction

Abstract

Corruption in policing is a topic for renewal, in any country, as the growing challenges and opportunities of advancing technology and Internet access, changing police science and the ever-evolving relationship of police with public accountability requires constant vigilance and adjustment. This article discusses the nature of corruption in the context of Canadian policing, exploring police organization culture and the challenges of oversight and changing public scrutiny. It distinguishes individual corruption from the more prevalent, systemic corruption.