Office r Jef f McNai r arrived at th e scen e o f a robber y i n progress . Upo n arrival , h e mee ts wit h th e victi m who state s tha t an armed intrude r had entere d hi s hom e wearin g a sk i mas k an d demandin g money . Th e victi m stated tha t th e intrude r then fle d o n foo t throug h th e bac k doo r prio r t o th e officer' s arrival. The suspect is later found and the criminal justice system quickly and efficiently disposes of the case. Officer McNair is forced to make several decisions regarding this case. Should he take a report, should he actively look for the intruder, or should he interview witnesses? Determining what is the best solution to the problem is an important component to an officer's job. This is often referred to as:

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Office r Jef f McNai r arrived   at th e scen e o f a robber y i n progress . Upo n arrival , h e mee ts  wit h th e victi m who state s tha t an armed intrude r had  entere d hi s hom e wearin g a sk i mas k an d demandin g money . Th e victi m stated tha t th e intrude r then   fle d o n foo t throug h th e bac k doo r prio r t o th e officer' s arrival.  The suspect is later found and the criminal justice system quickly and efficiently disposes of the case. Officer McNair is forced to make several decisions regarding this case. Should he take a report, should he actively look for the intruder, or should he interview witnesses? Determining what is the best solution to the problem is an important component to an officer's job. This is often referred to as:

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The best solution to the problem, including whether to take a report, actively look for the intruder, or interview witnesses, involves the officer's judgment or discretion. This is referred to as discretion, which is the authority granted to officers to make decisions in the field.

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