Exam 1: An Introduction to the Police in America

______ influence(s) discretionary decisions made by police officers while performing their duties.

A citizen's personal experience with the police is the best basis on which to evaluate the police.

In a "free" society, citizens are not bound by laws.

______ involves the systematic collection and analysis of data.

Which of the following is an example of a police action that does not have "good ends"?

Provide an example of how officers exercise discretion while performing their duties.

The police have one responsibility: to control crime.

Provide at least three perceived benefits of the police utilizing body-worn cameras.