Jenna Is a Police Officer Who Often Encounters Young Offenders

Multiple Choice

Jenna is a police officer who often encounters young offenders in her day-to-day activities. If these offenders have not committed a serious crime and have a limited criminal history, Jenna is likely to avoid pursuing formal criminal charges. Which of the following best explains this behaviour?

A) departmental flexibility
B) officer discretion
C) differing task environments
D) duty to act fairly