The public duty doctrine

A. Allows an officer to not arrest a suspect where probable cause exists
B. Gives police discretion as whether to detain persons for fingerprinting
C. Allows police to detain the owner of a house during the execution of a search warrant
D. Prevents police from handcuffing residents during the execution of a search warrant unless to do so is reasonable


ANSWER: A

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