CRM 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Sexual Assault, Police Accountability, Sexual Orientation
16 Oct 2013
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Police discretion: this involves police officers using their judgment in deciding when to intervene in a subject and when to avoid it. Important because the officer must determine right and wrong actions and the laws cannot handle the scope of all offences to the tiniest detail: police consider three factors when applying discretion. Type of crime more serious the more likely to intervene. Attitude of the offender disrespectful citizens involved in crimes are more likely to be detained and slapped with a sentence. Departmental policies limits on discretion can be applied ex. How to behave or interact with victim, witness etc. Selecting one alternative to solve the problem. Invocation discretion choosing to arrest an individual in a given situation: non-invocation discretion choosing to not arrest an individual even when they can. Issue because there is low visibility as it is not reviewed by superiors. Seriousness of the crime more serious more likely of an arrest.
