Step 1: Choose Your Role

Students will pick one of the following roles:

1. Investigative Journalist – You are writing an exposé for a major news outlet on police corruption in a local department.
2. Internal Affairs Officer – You are responsible for identifying misconduct in your department and recommending solutions.

Step 2: Investigate a Case of Police Corruption

• Students will create a fictional case of police corruption based on real-world patterns from Chapter 7.
• Their case must involve at least two types of corruption (e.g., bribery, excessive force, testilying, abuse of authority).
• They should describe the officers involved, the ethical violations, and how it impacts public trust.

Step 3: Gather "Evidence"

• Students must create three types of supporting evidence for their case, such as:
• A fake news article about the scandal.
• A police report with fabricated details.
• A witness statement from a citizen or officer.
• A memo from Internal Affairs about concerns in the department.

Step 4: Propose Reforms

• After analyzing the corruption, students must propose three reforms to prevent future misconduct, such as:
• Implementing stricter body camera policies.
• Creating stronger whistleblower protections.
• Increasing civilian oversight.

Step 5: Present Findings

• Students will submit their findings in one of the following formats:
• A short investigative report (2-3 pages).
• A news-style video (3-5 minutes) where they "report" the scandal.
• A podcast episode (audio recording, 5 minutes) discussing the case and reforms.