What have several studies found to be influential in discretionary decision-making?
a. rank of the officer
b. gender of the officer
c. educational level of attainment by an officer
d. situational factors such as appearance of the offender and community attitudes
d – situational factors such as appearance of the offender and community attitudes
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Most murders are committed by strangers.
a. true b. false
Research has found that the police sergeants' attitudes and approaches
A) Are critical factors in shaping line officers' attitudes B) Are the lynchpin of police subculture C) Correlate to the performance of the officers under them D) Have virtually no direct effects on their subordinates' activities
What is the youngest a person can be to purchase, possess and carry tear gas (Not pepper spray) for self-defense purposes only?
a. 16 years old with parental approval b. 21 c. 18 d. No age limit for tear gas