All of the following are a downside of police discretion except:

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Unlike the other choices, option D suggests that officers are subject to immediate supervisory review, which is not a downside of police discretion. In fact, it serves as a check and balance mechanism to ensure that officers exercise their discretion within the parameters of the law and departmental policy. The absence of supervisory review can lead to abuses of discretion, and hence prompts greater accountability and transparency in decision-making.

All of the Following Are a Downside of Police Discretion