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There is no requirement in any law that it be applied with discretion. Therefore, except for the sociological and political aspects of their job, police officers are not required (i.e.: do not "need to") use discretion. The fact that they do apply it in some instances, and not in others, is why its called "discretion."
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How can police discretion be used improperly?
How can police discretion be used inproperly
What are the internal and external mechanisms that influence police discretion?
Some internal mechanisms that influence police discretion are the laws and rules made for police to follow. Some external mechanisms that influence police discretion are the type of people and situations that they encounter.
What situations would be a police officer exercise the greatest amount of discretion?
in which of the following situations would a police officer exercise the greatest amount of discretion?
What is law enforcement discretion?
Yes discretion is used in police, corrections, prosecutors, parole, probations, judges, what a silly quetion.
Enumerate some example of police discretion?
Enumerate? Too many to list.An example of police discretion would be to give a notice of warning for a traffic violation vs. issue a citation.
Can you use discretion in a sentence?
Please use discretion when you buy the condoms.
What has the author Erika Fairchild written?
Erika Fairchild has written: 'Police discretion' 'German police' -- subject(s): History, Police
Do Police use their discretion to exercise choices in their daily activities?
true
Do Police use their discretion to exercise choice in their daily activities?
true
Should the police performing patrol work be authorize to use discretion?
Yes.
What is police discretion?
It means the police officer has a choice. example: a police officer pulls you over for a minor traffic violation (not stopping at a stop sign) he has a choice of whether to give you a ticket or a warning (written or verbal). This is called discretion. Another example would be urinating in public, the officer uses his/her discretion on whether or not to make an arrest or just issue a ticket violation. Police don't have discretion in all circumstances. Law and departmental policy can limit or eliminate discretion. For example, if an officer witnesses a felony, law requires the officer arrest the suspect. And, departmental policy might require an officer issue citations for all seat belt violations.
When is police discretion acceptable?
When they make a wrong decision like arresting sting someone for no reason
