Police Discretion is Necessary

The future of law enforcement is centered around the concept of "Community Policing". Community Policing should be thought of as more of an idea than a protocol. It is the concept of which police take on the role of a caretaker for the community. They do this in addition to traditionally fighting crime, disorder, and other negative or illegal acts. In this role of "caretaker", police will care for the community's needs and will seek …

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