What is discretion and how can it be problematic?
What will be an ideal response?
In policing, discretion allows for officers to determine when to stop an individual,
when to issue a citation and in many cases, when to initiate an arrest. However, the
power of discretion also has its challenges. In some cases, officers have limited
discretion and have specific policies dictating how they should respond. In other cases,
an officer’s use of discretion can lead to either discriminatory or favorable treatment,
which can lead to ethical violations.
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Police officers at both the state and local levels are paid almost ______ more per year than correctional officers.
a. $2,500 b. $7,000 c. $20,000 d. $40,000
The Take a Bite out of Crime program was established throughout the nation to develop better ________ relations with younger children
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What concern did the Kent v. United States case resolve in juvenile justice?
A) double jeopardy B) jury trials C) transfer D) self-incrimination
Research has shown that, when compared with traditional criminal justice, restorative justice programs result in greater _________for both victims and offenders
a. fairness b. satisfaction c. frustration d. disappointment