The phenomenon of noble cause corruption (NCC) is defined as the propensity to justify unethical choices by the assumption that they will lead to the greater good. The idea is based on intrinsically false ethical premises and leads to a gradual corruption of the members of the police force. One might argue that NCC has a reason to exist as it may serve as the means of safeguarding the wellbeing of the members of the community in dire situations.
Furthermore, some might argue that the NCC principles may help save a person’s life. However, at the end of the day, the subject matter becomes another justification of unethical actions taken by the representatives of the police. Indeed, NCC can be used for both good and ill, which some corrupted people are bound to use for their wrongdoings.
It seems that the modern instances of police misconduct, however, do not seem to fall under the NCC category. The elaborate mind gymnastics that one needs to justify their unethical choices is not required for the police members that view their gain as the ultimate goal. The people that are incapable of distinguishing between positive and negative attitudes, in their turn, will be unable to apply the NCC principles to actual scenarios. Therefore, it seems that the present-day police members know exactly why their actions are wrong.