01 Aug Discretionary Use of Authority: Scenarios
Order Instructions
Because of the nature of law enforcement work, police officers have always maintained a certain amount of discretion. Due to the amount of interaction that officers have with members of the public, this discretion must be fair, equal, impartial, and legal. As such, the use of discretion by officers is both a foundation of police work and a component of community policing.
Review the below scenarios. For each scenario, provide a justification for every possible response (Part A). In your justification, include the factors that support or influence each response. In Part B, choose how you personally would respond, provide a rationale for why you feel it is the most appropriate response for the scenario, and explain the role that discretion played in your decision.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references should follow the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS).
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Review the factors that influence discretionary use of authority.
