Describe what extralegal factors affect the use of discretion by ...

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Describe what extralegal factors affect the use of discretion by law enforcement officers, and how these factors affect the police.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Solvability factors can determine the probability of successfully concluding the case.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer to Question 1

Extralegal factors include: differences race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation. Use of discretion by law enforcement officers can play a divisive role in the community and create an us versus them attitude. Discretion can be the result of numerous community, organizational, and individual influences outside of the formal legal codes.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE