Police discretion is the decision making power officers have that allow them to determine whether or not to pursue police procedure or allow civilians to go free with simply a warning. During a traffic stop for example officers are permitted to either give the citation or a warning to drivers. This also happens when an officer stops a person on the street for disorderly behavior the officer decides if a warning, ticket or arrest is warranted. In New York City disorderly conduct is a frequently charged
Police discretion is a highly debated topic among many different groups, not only in the United States but internationally. It is imperative to understand police discretion, and the various control mechanisms available such as internal control mechanisms, external control mechanisms, control by the citizens, legislative control, and control by the courts. Each control mechanism plays a vital role in how officers of the law handle various situations. Not only do these mechanisms control police discretion
Discretion itself means “the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation”. Discretion is the judgment that an offense has been committed, so the officer must make a discretionary decision, to take certain enforcement actions. Discretion is necessary for fairness because as outlined in this reading “discretion is necessary because limited resources make it impossible to enforce all laws against all offenders and the strict enforcement of the law would have harsh and intolerable
Discretion is when the effective limits on a public official’s power leave him or her free to make a choice among a number of possible courses of action” (Davis 1980). This same concept is true for police officers, police are tasked with using their best judgment when it comes to dealing with situations that arise in there busy day. Unfortunately as seen in recent history police do not always use their power of discretion in the best interest of the community. Due to lack of self-control or just
subjected to an increased level of stress due to the demands of their profession. While the effects of stress on law enforcement was overlooked in the recent past it has now become a recognized part of maintaining an efficient and healthy workforce. Research has shown evidence of how unmanaged stress can lead to depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Studies have also shown that law enforcement officers also have a higher rate of cardiovascular events and suicide due in large part to
relaxed while doing the job creates a motivating environment. Chief Patenaude also knows that the stress level of staying relaxed makes the job a lot more taxing mentally and physically on his officers. A human relations theory applies to the Clayton Police Department very well because within the department itself is an environment in which creates a friendly and approachable relationship foundation while also maintain professionalism at the same time. For example during a shift when Sergeant Cobb had
form of prosecution which results in undue leniency to offenders. Plea bargain is basically a short route to justice wherein prosecutor and the defendant decide for disposition of any criminal case with mutual satisfaction on approval of court. This paper shall
produced through debates. Although Aristotle has provided us with a rhetoric background with a review on arguments and audience, Perelman and Walton’s expansion on his theory provide a better understanding of debates in argumentation. Through this paper we will explore the impact of Perelman and Walton in the eyes
2.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter is aimed at giving and overview of the National Parole Board. In Zambia, the National Parole Board is tasked with the mandate of coordinating activities related to parole. The Board also has the duty of recommending the release of prisoners on parole to the Commissioner of Prisons. It also performs other functions related to parole that are prescribed by the Minister of Home Affairs in a statutory instrument. This is a great responsibility placed on the National Parole