Officer Jordan Stanley is called to a shoplifting call. Upon arrival, he talks with the store manager concerning the facts of the case. Apparently, a 16-year-old female attempted to steal a pair of shoes for an upcoming school event. Officer Stanley writes a citation and then discusses with the manager how to prevent future shop-lifting cases from occurring. The manager agrees to implement many of the suggestions.
By writing a citation to the offender, Officer Stanly is practicing:
a. racial profiling.b. corruption.c. discretion.d. proactive policing.e. community policing.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: c

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