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What is culture? ○ Culture is a set of assumptions, beliefs, expectations and philosophy that govern the professionals interactions, performance and role ○ Professional subculture organizes and guides the behavior of its members ○ Subcultures have pros and cons Police subculture ○ Socialization, isolation and the code ■ Blue wall or code of silence ○ Erosion of the public's trust ■ Problems with accountability ○ Coping ■ Training to deal with obstacles, isolation and ethics Police subculture ○ Shared values, attitudes, norams, traditions ○ Artifacts-uniform ○ Organizational assumptions, deeply held beliefs ○ Ethos -- bravery, autonomy, secrecy ○ Us vs them Contributing factors ○ Danger ■ Symbolic assailants ○ Authority ■ Training focuses ○ Performance ■ Efficiency, accountability, declining budget ○ Police personality ■ Control, cynicism, research refutes Perceived versus real danger ○ Factors inherent in police work contribute to officers social isolation ○ Symbolic assailant → officers are trained to be suspicious ○ Perception versus real danger Task demands ○ Hyperstress ○ Hypostress ○ Extent of workload...