NCJ Number
160504
Date Published
1995
Length
516 pages
Annotation
This comprehensive research project explored the state of corruption in Germany and recommended a preventive policy.
Abstract
The study included a survey of literature; oral and written interviews with police officers, prosecutors, individuals exposed to corruption; and advice of corruption experts. The results indicated that representatives of trade/industry and public administrators who dispose of substantial funds incurred an increased risk of corruption. Offender motives were mainly economical (increasing profits, personal enrichment) but also included a desire for recognition and power. To combat corruption, repressive and preventive efforts must be carefully coordinated. Legislative reforms are needed, and existing legislation must be applied more consistently. Other efforts include improved organization (more manpower, improved information flow) and cooperation among criminal justice agencies, as well as the development of targeted anti-corruption strategies.