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Yes. Police officers have the discretion to determine whether or not a crime or other reportable incident has occurred and should be reported. Officers are trained to make a report whenever in doubt if one should be filed, but the decision is still the officer's. If you believe an officer should have filed a report but refused to do so, you can make a complaint at the police station.

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