___________Refers to the Use of Personal Judgment by Police Officers

question 7

Multiple Choice

___________refers to the use of personal judgment by police officers, prosecutors, judges, and other criminal justice system officials regarding whether and how to proceed in a given situation.

• A) Discretion
• B) Optional processing
• C) Reasonable suspicion
• D) Probable cause

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Definitions:

Decision-Making Process

The sequence of steps or actions taken to identify and solve problems or make choices between alternative courses of action.

Tough Decisions

Challenging choices that often involve a high level of risk, uncertainty, or complexity.

Other Party's Opinions

The views or beliefs held by the individuals or groups on the opposing side of a discussion or negotiation.

Peripheral Route

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues rather than the merit of the message.