Which of the following is an example of discretion by a police officer?

A. deciding whether or not to use force against a resisting subject
B. deciding who should be hired as a police officer
C. deciding whether to revise department policies
D. deciding how to allocate the departmental budget


A. deciding whether or not to use force against a resisting subject

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A. special B. standard C. treatment D. penal

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An honest mistake of fact will not generally preclude criminal liability

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Who are U.S. Attorneys appointed by?

a. The President. c. The Vice President. b. The Senate. d. The Congress.

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State Supreme Courts:

a. interpret state statutes. b. develop and interpret common law. c. interpret federal and state constitutions. d. a and b only. e. all of the above.

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