Question

While on patrol, Officer Jones notices a car that is parked illegally. He uses his cell phone to call a towing company, identifying himself as a "friend" on the phone. When the tow truck arrives, the driver thanks Officer Jones for calling in the job, and discreetly hands him a twenty-dollar bill. This is an example of:
a. graft.b. gratuity.c. abuse of power.d. professional courtesy.

Answer 1

Option A

This is an example of: graft

Explanation:

The graft is the personal profit or advantage merited by an individual at the cost of others as a consequence of the exploitation of the unique status of, or a substantial relationship with, another who has a condition of public trust or belief. The profit or gain is gathered without any transfer of received compensatory services.

Behavior that begins to graft comprises Bribery and fraudulent dealings in the act of public or official acts. In other words, this term about the unlawful possession of public money by illegitimate and improper activities with public officials.