An officer is offered a small cash 'tip' by an inmate's family member to deliver a letter. The ethical response is to:

An officer is offered a small cash 'tip' by

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AAccept it since the amount is small
BDeliver the letter but return the cash
CDecline the money and report the offer through proper channels
DKeep the cash but refuse the letter

✓ Correct answer: C. Decline the money and report the offer through proper channels Accepting anything of value from inmates or their associates is a conflict of interest and security risk; the offer should be declined and reported.

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