Slippery Slope Theory

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One theory is the “slippery Slope Theory” which the text states that once this line is crossed it is only a short time before the coercion bug has bitten and the officers are corrupt (Peak, Gaines, & Glenson, 2009, p. 225). The beneficiaries of the free drinks or meals most times feel indebted to do some quid pro quo work for the contributor. In addition many feel that the accepting gratuities is completely wrong since they are providing a service and are obligated to provided that service free from gifts and or gratuities (Peak et al., 2009, p. 225). Another theory by Withrow and Daily called a “model of circumstantial corruptibility” makes the argument that the exchange of gifts and or gratuities are influenced by two (2) distinct facts: