Most studies conclude that nine situational variables are important in the police discretionary process. Identify and discuss these nine variables
What will be an ideal response?
Situational Factors
• The attitude of the complainant
• The type and seriousness of the offense
• The race, sex, and age of the offender
• The attitude of the offender
• The offender's prior contacts with the police
• The perceived willingness of the parents to assist in solving the problem (in the case of a child)
• The setting or location in which the incident occurs
• Whether the offender denies the actions or insists on a court hearing (in the case of a child)
• The likelihood that a child can be served by an agency in the community
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The research shows that DARE has been successful in meeting its stated goals
A) True B) False
Officers can make an arrest without a warrant when there are ____________, which means that officers are in the middle of an urgent situation in which they must act swiftly and do not have time to go to court to seek a warrant
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which is NOT a factor that has been cited in support of intermediate sanctions?
A) unhappiness with regular probation supervision B) tightening of state budgets C) increase in prison overcrowding D) rise in the number of plea bargains
The crime problem in public housing can be attributed to a combination of high-density population, poverty, and lack of adequate resources
Indicate whether the statement is true or false