Which of the following statements is true about correctional officers?

A. They represent a minor percentage of staff members in prisons.
B. They exist in isolation from the prison bureaucracy.
C. They have clear and specific guidelines on how to exercise their discretion.
D. They have considerable discretion in discharging their duties within the constraints of rules, regulations, and policies.


Answer: D

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