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In a 1 to 2 page APA formatted MS Word document, answer the following questions:

A Morgan City, Louisiana, police officer was terminated from the department for malfeasance. The termination was based on Officer April Hudson's failure to report her knowledge of illegal activity taking place at a home within the jurisdiction, which was considered a failure in her duties as a public servant. As a police officer, she was required by law to report such activity. Following her termination, she was subsequently arrested on warrants charging her not only with malfeasance in office but also possession of both marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

In a news release, Morgan City Police Chief James Blair emphasized the importance of Officer Hudson's termination. "While it is unfortunate that this incident led us to investigate and affect an arrest of a member of our department, it is also an example of how serious this department takes the responsibility that the public we serve has entrusted us with," Blair said.

1. Could there have been a legitimate purpose for the officer failing to report the criminal activity or being in possession of marijuana?
2. How should the agency leadership handle discussing the termination of Officer Hudson for malfeasance with other members of the department? Be specific.
3. What privacy issues might there be for an officer who is under investigation?