The exclusionary rule was fashioned to deter police misconduct. The Supreme Court has refused to apply it to cases where the misconduct was not by the police. Should the exclusionary rule be extended to other public officers besides the police? Why or why not? If so, to what other public officers should the rule apply?
What will be an ideal response?
The exclusionary rule should not be extended to other public officers besides the
police. Police are the ones with the great discretion in how they do their jobs. The
exclusionary rule helps guide their use of discretion. Other public officers do not
have the same discretion so this guidance is not as needed.
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