Which of the following issues would be considered an extralegal discretionary factor?

A. Peer pressure
B. Racial profiling
C. Offender demeanor
D. The severity of the offense


Answer: B

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a. external validity b. internal validity c. construct validity d. statistical conclusion validity

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Most officers regard juvenile violations as serious regardless of the offender

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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____________ means that a police officer may be sued in civil court for improper behavior, using such civil law concepts as negligence and torts

a. Criminal liability c. Administrative liability b. Civil liability d. Strict liability

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Strategies for dealing with threats, stress, or conflict situations are known as __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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