Police officers exercise a great deal of preference in deciding whom to take into custody and book and whom to let go.

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Police officers have discretion in deciding whether to take someone into custody and book them or to issue a warning or citation and let them go. This discretion can be influenced by a variety of factors, such as the severity of the offense, the offender's criminal history, and the officer's own judgment and biases.

Police Officers Exercise a Great Deal of Preference in Deciding