sic assumptions of which are “taken for granted, invisible and preconscious” (Keily et al., 2002, 169). The organization (Police Department) also contributes to the culture through an expressed philosophy and/or mission. There is often a central paradigm underlying a subculture, and this is no different with the police culture. We ask of our police officers protection from the worst society offers, yet we demand they do so dispassionately without relying on force if possible. Such a difficult expectation engenders a culture that is prone to corrupt or unethical behavior. According to Boise State University law Professor John Crank, “It is a tough balancing act for police and contributes to a secretive culture among the brotherhood of officers that the public often misunderstands” (Understanding, 1999, 402).
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