Kant's ethical formalism would permit police to accept small gratuities such as a free cup of coffee.

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Kant's ethical formalism states that actions are only morally acceptable if they can be universalized to everyone. Accepting gratuities would not be universalizable because it would create a conflict of interest and could compromise the integrity of the police. Therefore, Kant's ethical formalism would not permit police to accept gratuities.

Kant's Ethical Formalism Would Permit Police to Accept Small Gratuities