The authors suggest that the police give meaning to the law and make it come to life in the daily lives of citizens because of how they (the police) apply it. How is this done? Discuss examples of how the police use their discretionary powers to "make law."

What will be an ideal response?


Lax or aggressive enforcement of laws would be one example.

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One survey of police executives revealed that the top-ranked issues most likely to be affected by civil liability are all of the following except:

A) improper searches. B) pursuit driving. C) force. D) improper arrests.

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The Cambridge study revealed childhood risk factors for chronic offending included:

A. 12 B. 13 C. 14 D. 15

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The test for the constitutionality of a Terry frisk is:

a. Whether the officer was absolutely certain that the individual was armed and dangerous b. An objective test of whether a reasonably prudent person under the circumstances would believe that his or her safety or the safety of others was at risk c. A subjective test of whether the officer under the circumstances believed that that his or her safety or the safety of others was at risk d. Whether an officer had a genuine fear or apprehension that his or her safety or the safety of others was at risk

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Justices must be confirmed by the ______

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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