crj 310

CRJ310 – Discretionary Use of Authority

Name: ADD NAME HERE

Overview

As you review each scenario. Consider different ways the responding officer(s) might respond to each situation, and consider the discretionary factors that might apply. 

· The Law

· Seriousness of the Offense

· Officer & Citizen’s attitudes

· Victim/Offender Relationship

· Evidence of a Crime

· Complainant Opinion

Note: You may make any and all assumptions necessary to answer these scenarios as long as they do not conflict with the details provided.

Scenario #1

Examine two actions the officer could take in this scenario including at least two discretionary factors used in selecting those actions.

Select one action and justify which of the two actions you would have selected if you were the responding officer, using at least two discretionary factors in your response.

Scenario #2

Examine two actions the officer could take in this scenario including at least two discretionary factors used in selecting those actions.

Select one action and justify which of the two actions you would have selected if you were the responding officer, using at least two discretionary factors in your response.

Scenario #3

Examine two actions the officer could take in this scenario including at least two discretionary factors used in selecting those actions.

Select one action and justify which of the two actions you would have selected if you were the responding officer, using at least two discretionary factors in your response.

Scenario #4

Examine two actions the officer could take in this scenario including at least two discretionary factors used in selecting those actions.

Select one action and justify which of the two actions you would have selected if you were the responding officer, using at least two discretionary factors in your response.

Conclusion

Complete this document and submit it in the assignment area for the Week 4 Assignment: Discretionary Use of Authority.

Note: This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the  Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

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