Which Statement Accurately Summarizes the Research on Individual Variables and Police

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately summarizes the research on individual variables and police discretion?

• A) Young, white officers are more likely to make arrests than older minority officers.
• B) Young, female officers are less likely to make arrests than older male officers.
• C) Older officers are more likely to arrest younger offenders.
• D) Older, female officers are more likely to arrest younger male offenders.

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