What Is the Effect of Official Department Policies on Police

question 66

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of official department policies on police discretion?

• A)They have no effect.
• B)Whatever effect they may have is not noticeable.
• C)They have a powerful influence over police discretion.
• D)It is difficult to ascertain their effects.
• E)They are the same in every department.

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