Police officers exercise great discretion in handling non-crime incidents.

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Police officers have a wide range of discretion when dealing with non-criminal incidents such as noise complaints, traffic violations, and neighbor disputes. This discretion includes how to respond, whether or not to make an arrest, and whether or not to issue a warning or citation. However, when dealing with criminal incidents, police officers are generally required to follow specific laws and procedures.

Police Officers Exercise Great Discretion in Handling Non-Crime Incidents