Most studies conclude that nine variables are important in the police discretionary process.Which of the following is not one of these variables?

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The officer's personality type is not one of the nine variables that are typically identified as important in the police discretionary process. The other three options (attitude of the complainant, type and seriousness of the offense, and offender's prior contacts with the police) are commonly noted as variables that can influence an officer's use of discretion in a given situation.

Most Studies Conclude That Nine Variables Are Important in the Police