Sarah is the responding officer at a domestic violence call.Upon arrival,she is informed by the owner of the home that her ex-husband has violated a protective order and entered her home.He held a gun to her head and threatened to kill her if she did not allow him to move back into the home with her.There are two children in the home and the suspect has left the scene.This is the fourth time Sarah has responded to this call in the last two months. Although Sarah has a great deal of discretion when on the scene of the crime,it is up to the _______ to prosecute once she has filed charges.

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The district attorney has the discretion to prosecute once charges have been filed by the responding officer.

Sarah Is the Responding Officer at a Domestic Violence Call