Officers are granted discretion when deciding to arrest except

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Officers are granted discretion in most situations, but their actions must always be in compliance with statutory provisions. These provisions outline guidelines for when an arrest is necessary and when it is acceptable to use alternatives such as a warning or a citation. DWI and traffic offenses fall within the framework of statutory provisions, and a supervisor may direct an officer to make an arrest in certain situations, so choices A, B, and D are incorrect.

Officers Are Granted Discretion When Deciding to Arrest Except