Police officers use a considerable amount of discretion when dealing with juveniles because
a. there is a lot of paperwork involved when a juvenile is detained.
b. officers are encouraged to "save the child" by talking with them instead of detaining them.
c. parents or legal guardians ask officers to be kind to juveniles.
d. there is a large range of options when dealing with juveniles, unlike adults.
D
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