Misconduct in Police Departments In our society today, our police departments have been corrupted by misconduct towards black or white people throughout our communities. In these communities most people do not report what happens because they are afraid of the police officers. It is time to fight the problem of police misconduct. Within police departments, misconduct often leads to corruption. Misconduct is a form of behavior that is wrong. Activities such as accepting bribes and not following standard procedures can cause problems in a police officer with his or her job performance, fami