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 National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) requires local police agencies to provide a brief account of each incident and arrest, including the incident, victim, and offender information.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The collection and analysis of data spanning a long period of time is called ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The disorder-control theory explains the development of police in terms of the need to suppress mob violence. TRUE OR FALSE
What will be an ideal response?
Prior to the Supreme Court ruling in Tennessee v. Garner, the use of deadly force by the police was governed by the ________ rule
A) fleeing felon B) objective reasonableness C) defense of life D) imminent danger