An officer happens upon a juvenile who is placing graffiti on the side of a building.This has been a pervasive problem in the community, so the officer decides to confront the suspect.Even though the juvenile is respectful and compliant when confronted, the officer, who is frustrated with the graffiti problem, issues the juvenile a citation for vandalism.Which of the following factors likely led to the officer issuing a citation rather than a warning?

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The officer's attitude, influenced by frustration with the ongoing graffiti problem in the community, likely led to the decision to issue a citation instead of a warning, despite the juvenile's respectful and compliant demeanor.

An Officer Happens Upon a Juvenile Who Is Placing Graffiti