Discuss the potential disciplinary sanctions that should be taken against officers who commit legal, policy, and/or ethical transgressions. What is the rationale for the administration of punishment?

Discuss the potential disciplinary sanctions that should be taken against officers who commit legal, policy, and/or ethical transgressions. What is the rationale for the administration of punishment? Which acts warrant more severe sanctions? What should be done with an officer who has a drinking or drug problem? Taking a bribe? Stealing from a crime scene? Hitting a handcuffed suspect? Having checks bounce? Being disrespectful to a member of a minority group? Sexually harassing a coworker?