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The Police in America, 4/e
Samuel Walker, University of Nebraska
Charles M. Katz, Arizona State University-West

Police Problems
Police Discretion

Chapter Objectives

Define police officer use of discretion.

Explain the sources of police discretion.

Outline factors that influence discretionary decision-making.

Understand strategies for controlling discretion.

Comprehend how discretion is affected by administrative rule making.