Corruption is a violation of the public's trust that includes an abuse of power that transcends written rules and policies. Government corruption poses a domestic and worldwide threat that has implicated and impeded the welfare of its citizens. Public confidence in police and government service is essential to sound government processes, social order, and economic development. This capstone project described key methods of government occupational fraud, corrupt acts by public servants including law enforcement agencies, related fraud theories found in government entities, and the scientific law enforcement cultures in domestic and foreign countries. The purpose of this project was to examine universal corruption trends, police topology, theoretic applications, and the effects on the global economy. Furthermore, this paper offers recommendations on recruitment and implementing pre-screening background investigations, command supervision, in-service ethics training, disciplinary system, along with a strong and effective compliance program to monitor and aid in the detection, prevention, and deterrence of corrupt acts. Current and historical examples of fraudulent and corrupt criminal acts were examined in an attempt to educate and understand the ramifications associated with acts of occupational fraud and public corruption within the United States and foreign governmental entities. A comparative analysis of corruption in developing countries was also introduced, along with the implications of the Foreign Corruption Practices Act (FCPA). Restoring public trust includes government reform that executes and performs its duties with honor and integrity. Public servants are expected to execute their duties with equity, professionalism, fairness, and consistency.;Keywords: Economic Crime Management, Professor Paul Pantini, Dr. Gregory Campbell, corruption, ethics, compliance.
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