Case study:The Making of a Bad cop

In this case study, we can see that there are many serious problems, which make many young policemen go sour. They feel pain because they are forced to do something that they really don't want to do. There are three causes that lead to this undesirable situation: systemic weaknesses, job dissatisfaction, and group pressure. I suggest that the high-level management of the police department should improve the training system and should correct the weaknesses within …

…solve basic problems more effectively such as dealing with the rookies in a more positive atmosphere. Although it may take a longer time, it results in protecting policemen from the intensity of public scrutiny. Reducing systemic weaknesses may often result in negative responses from the older policemen because changes at this level are more difficult to achieve. After all, it is easier to alter people who are "new hand" than those who have 20 years experience.