How does OPI define ‘corruption’?
A. We use the following as a working definition: ‘Corruption’ means a deliberate act or acts of dishonesty, abuse of public trust, breach of the law, or abuse of power that undermines or is against the interests of Victoria Police and is incompatible with the impartial exercise of official duties. Corruption is usually motivated by self-interest, but an action does not have to result in personal profit to be considered corrupt. For example, corrupt conduct might involve the abuse of power or authority to improperly obtain a benefit for someone else, or it could involve protecting others who have engaged in corrupt or criminal conduct. For more information and examples of corrupt behaviour, please see our Fact Sheets.
