Many citizens do not always understand the criminal law and may believe that something is a law when in fact it is not. Can you think of an activity or behavior that you feel fits this category? Explain in at least 150 words. PART 2 One of the basic principles of community policing is decentralized decision making for rank and file officers and allows them to use more discretion. However, most of the gains in controlling police misconduct, including corruption and the use of force have been achieved through centralized command and control. As the chief of police in a high crime city, would you implement community police at the risk of putting officers in position for more corruption?