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Asked on Feb. 17, 2009 at 11:29:37AM

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Discuss the use of discretion in police work. Include the mythical aspects, consider its sources, and suggest how it might be controlled. From this analysis, create a list of 10 police actions during which an officer might use discretion and why? Determine whether the use in each action is reasonable or an abuse of power. Paper should be 1400-1500 words.

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Posted on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:38:14PM

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Preview: ... Police Discretion then briefly discuss the use in domestic disturbances, minor misdemeanors, and traffic enforcement. I will also discuss the application of police discretion, the provisions it uses and how it is currently practiced. At the end of these brief descriptions, I will then present the myth that exists in regards to police discretion. And finally, I will end this paper with my personal opinion as well as a brief conclusion. <br><br>First, I will define Police Discretion. Police discretion is the power or authority that is given to a police officer to act officially in a manner that appears to be just and proper under the presented circumstances. In a domestic disturbance, the police officer has to use his discretion based upon the situation before him. The officer needs to make a decision that will make both parties involved be content with the resolution. This discretio ...

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