Those Who Criticize the Paramilitary Design Argue That a Police

question 38

Multiple Choice

Those who criticize the paramilitary design argue that a police officer is not like a soldier. Which of the following is NOT one of the arguments they make?

• A) Strict rules cannot be applied to policing
• B) A great amount of initiative and discretion are required
• C) This managerial philosophy focuses on trusting police officers to do their jobs properly
• D) Orders are rarely required because most of the work by patrol personnel takes place on the street and out of the purview of supervisors

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