When Presenting a Case to the Prosecutor, a Police Officer

question 6

Multiple Choice

When presenting a case to the prosecutor, a police officer should discuss the witnesses:

• A)and report their statements in the best possible light.
• B)give the prosecutor copies of their statements and make no comments.
• C)tell the prosecutor both the strengths and weaknesses of each witness.
• D)tell the prosecutor only his/her personal opinions about the witnesses.

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