The Commission found that police corruption is a serious problem in the city, although the majority of city police officers are honest and hard-working. The problem of police corruption extend beyond the individual officer; it is a multifaceted problem that has grown because of a police culture that rewards loyalty over integrity; the silence of honest officers who are afraid of informing on their colleagues; the reluctance of supervisors to confront corruption on their beat; the demise of the principle of accountability among police commanders; the hostility and alienation between the police and the community in some areas; and the lack of resolve on the part of the Department to prevent corruption. Nonetheless, the Commission is optimistic that independent oversight and a series of internal reforms can help the Department develop a new approach toward combatting corruption. Some of these reforms include improving recruiting and screening procedures, strengthening first-line supervision, challenging aspects of police culture that encourage corruption, and enhancing sanctions and disincentives. 1 appendix