Which of the Following Is True About the Use of Discretion

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the use of discretion by a police officer?

• A)The more serious a crime is to the public, the more freedom officers have to ignore it.
• B)The closer the relationship between the alleged criminal and the victim, the more variable the use of discretion.
• C)Policies of the police always promote the use of more discretion.
• D)A suspect who is very hostile is less likely to be arrested by an officer.

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