Provide an example of how officers exercise discretion while performing their duties?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer may vary. Officers are routinely required to exercise discretion, or their own judgment, while performing their duties. Examples could include deciding to ticket a motorist or give them a warning; whether or not to use force, and the appropriate level of force.

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by sources that merge. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A student should always draft the paper in the order the sections will appear in the paper; for example, the student should start with the introduction and end with the discussion.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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When police take into account a juvenile's appearance, speech, and demeanor, it is called a ____ factor

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What entity can impeach a district court judge?

a. SCOTUS b. the president c. Congress d. the Department of Justice

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