Which of the following is true about the use of discretion by a police officer?

a. The more serious a crime is to the public, the more freedom officers have to ignore it.
b. A suspect who is very hostile is less likely to be arrested by an officer

c. Policies of the police always promote the use of more discretion.
d. The closer the relationship between the alleged criminal and the victim, the more variable the use of discretion.


d

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