How is the argument about whether predisposition or socialization has the greatest effect on police behavior similar to and difference from the argument about whether nature or nurture is responsible for people developing criminal behaviors?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2
For each possible result of police discretion listed in the left-hand column, choose whether it is a pro or con, using each choice as many times as you need to.
A) Con
B) Pro
1) Policing discretion encourages job satisfaction.
2) Police discretion may lead to citizen complaints of unequal treatment.
3) Police discretion may bring about the potential for corruption.
4) Police discretion may contribute to abuse.
5) Police discretion is needed for efficiency in the criminal justice system.
6) Police discretion fosters humanitarian principles.
7) Police discretion boosts autonomy.
8) Police discretion increases the risk of needless death or injury.
9) Police discretion contributes to realistic goals.
10) Police discretion opens the door for possible litigation.
Question 3
Whether an encounter between a police officer and a citizen is public or private is ________ factor affecting behavior.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).