Which of the following statements is true of the watchman style of policing?

a. Police officers are encouraged to follow the path of least resistance in carrying out their daily duties.
b. Police officers are encouraged to handle commonplace situations as if they were matters of law enforcement.
c. Police officers frequently issue traffic tickets and are under pressure to produce arrests and tickets.
d. Police officers are required to intervene frequently, but not formally.


a. Police officers are encouraged to follow the path of least resistance in carrying out their daily duties.

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