« previous next »

Author Question: Describe what extralegal factors affect the use of discretion by law enforcement officers, and how ... (Read 61 times)

P68T

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 509
on: Aug 17, 2018
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


jonathanballen97

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
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


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.

Did you know?

Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.

Did you know?

Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).

Factors affecting communication Factors affecting communication
Eighteen-year-olds were the largest age cohort in the first year of the war in both armies. Soldiers Eighteen-year-olds were the largest age cohort in the first year of the war in both armies. Soldiers
Selected biological, psychological, and sociological factors in the development of personality ... Selected biological, psychological, and sociological factors in the development of personality ...
Stroke Risk Factors Stroke Risk Factors
Factors Affecting Saturation and Condensation: Effect of Curvature Factors Affecting Saturation and Condensation: Effect of Curvature
Other Endocrine Tissues and Organs, Eicosanoids, and Growth Factors Other Endocrine Tissues and Organs, Eicosanoids, and Growth Factors
Video: Premenstrual Syndrome

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library