An Example of a Patrol Officer's Discretion in Decision Making

question 13

Multiple Choice

An example of a patrol officer's discretion in decision making is

• A)to give high priority to traffic law violations.
• B)to conduct a high-speed pursuit.
• C)to conduct a stakeout.
• D)to adopt community policing or problem-oriented policing.
• E)to seek a warrant for a search.

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Definitions:

Tariffs

Taxes imposed by a government on imported goods, often used to protect domestic industries and to generate revenue.

Quantity of Imports

The total volume or value of goods and services brought into one country from another over a specified time period.

Deadweight Loss

When a good or service's free market equilibrium is not met, a reduction in economic efficiency occurs.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus in a market, representing the total net benefit to society from the production and consumption of goods and services.