The term for officers who actively seek opportunities to profit from corruption is?

• A. White-collar cops
• B. Meat-eaters
• C. Rotten apples
• D. Community policing

Answer: (B)

Meat-eaters describe officers who actively seek opportunities to profit from corruption. This term comes from classic policing ethics discussions that distinguish active, opportunistic corruption from more passive forms. Meat-eaters don’t wait for wrongdoings to present themselves; they pursue bribes, kickbacks, or protection rackets, using their authority to gain illicit money or favors. The other terms don’t fit as well: white-collar cops isn’t the standard label for corrupt officers, rotten apples refers to a few bad actors without implying a pattern of actively seeking illicit gains, and community policing is a reform approach focused on preventing crime and building trust, not on exploiting opportunities for personal gain.