Which concept describes the core values of police subculture as identified by Brown?

• A. Courage, discipline, and honor
• B. Respect, service, and loyalty
• C. Honor, loyalty, and integrity
• D. Honesty, patriotism, and courage

Answer: (C)

Brown identifies a three-part set of values that anchor police subculture: honor, loyalty, and integrity. These three together describe the standard by which officers judge conduct, interactions with colleagues, and behavior toward the public.

Honor provides a personal and professional code and a sense of reputation—doing what’s right and upholding standards even when not observed. Loyalty emphasizes solidarity with fellow officers and the department, shaping mutual support and commitment to the group. Integrity emphasizes honesty and consistency with moral and legal expectations, building trust with the community and guiding actions under pressure.

This combination best captures the normative framework Brown describes, more so than sets that emphasize courage, service, or patriotism alone. Those other traits may be relevant, but they don’t align with the specific trio Brown identifies as the core values.