Theory & practices of LE – discretion Explain the importance discretion has on a police officer’s ability to make decisions. Provide an example of how extra-legal factors can negatively affect how an officer treats a suspect. REQUIRED TEXT: (S) Law Enforcement in the 21st Century Heath B. Grant & Karen J. Terry, 2016 Pearson
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What good things do you see in a “mandatory arrest in domestic violence”policy?
Class 14 forum Post a response to the following questions: Many places in the country have mandatory arrest policies for domestic violence police calls. That means when the cops go to a domestic call, and if they find probable cause to arrest someone for a crime (any crime – like assault, endangering, disorderly, etc.), they […]
