Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. If an officer cannot determine in a domestic dispute who is the most culpable individual, both parties may be placed under arrest.
2. If in a traffic stop an officer gives a warning to a driver who was speeding on his way to work as a law enforcement officer in another jurisdiction, this is an example of the use of discretion.
3. Leadership and supervision do not have an impact on a police officer’s decision to exercise discretion.
4. One advantage of limiting police discretion is greater consistency in terms of how and when police officers enforce a given statute.
5. A police officer is expected to be a role model regardless of whether he or she is on the clock.
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True
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A. True B. False
A law will be__________if it prohibits action that is protected by the Constitution
a. Void for vagueness. b. Void for nebulousness. c. Void for overbreadth. d. Void for equal protection.
What happens when an inmate is involved in a severe infraction and a disciplinary report is taken? Select all that apply
a. Security and control of the institution is reinforced. b. Charges may be applied in criminal court. c. Simultaneous charges cannot be applied, as this would be double jeopardy. d. A variety of disciplinary measures may be applied.
Which concept implies leadership and management?
a. relatively identifiable boundary b. consciously coordinated c. social entity d. jurisdictional borders