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krzymel

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Most studies conclude that nine situational variables are important in the police discretionary process. Identify and discuss these nine variables.
 
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When a crime is perceived to be less serious, individual factors such as prior record are given relatively less weight than when the crime is more serious.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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ryansturges

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Answer to Question 1

Situational Factors
 The attitude of the complainant
 The type and seriousness of the offense
 The race, sex, and age of the offender
 The attitude of the offender
 The offender's prior contacts with the police
 The perceived willingness of the parents to assist in solving the problem (in the case of a child)
 The setting or location in which the incident occurs
 Whether the offender denies the actions or insists on a court hearing (in the case of a child)
 The likelihood that a child can be served by an agency in the community

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krzymel

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Reply 2 on: Aug 12, 2018
Gracias!


kishoreddi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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