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Social Psychology (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Chapter1: Introducing Social Psychology

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As you understand it, how is “police discretion” defined? Do you agree with the concept of a “social contract” in that it’s ok for us to give up some freedoms in exchange for safety and security? Should police officers ever have the discretion to take specific law enforcement actions (i.e. arrest, write tickets, etc.)? If so, provide examples for you when officers should have discretion? If not, why not, and is that conclusion realistic? Do you think all police officer actions could be completely codified (written directions that tell them what to do in all situations)? Why or why not? Do you think allowing police officer discretion increases the likelihood of stereotyping, racial profiling, or treating different groups differently from other groups? Is there anything that departments can do to avoid this issue? What steps should a department take to avoid these issues?

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