Two questions must be asked about police misconduct to fit it into its proper place in typology: (1) was the misbehavior done for personal gain? and (2)
A) was the misbehavior criminal in nature?
B) was the misbehavior done on or off duty?
C) did the misconduct involve use of the officer's position of authority?
D) did higher up authority assist in the misconduct?

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The second question must ask whether the misconduct involved use of the officer's position of authority. This is because police misconduct is often defined as abuses of police authority, so it is important to consider whether the officer's position played a role in the misbehavior. The other answer choices may also be relevant in some cases, but do not address this key aspect of police misconduct.

Two Questions Must Be Asked About Police Misconduct to Fit