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It means the police officer has a choice. example: a police officer pulls you over for a minor traffic violation (not stopping at a stop sign) he has a choice of whether to give you a ticket or a warning (written or verbal). This is called discretion. Another example would be urinating in public, the officer uses his/her discretion on whether or not to make an arrest or just issue a ticket violation. Police don't have discretion in all circumstances. Law and departmental policy can limit or eliminate discretion. For example, if an officer witnesses a felony, law requires the officer arrest the suspect. And, departmental policy might require an officer issue citations for all seat belt violations.
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What is the noun of the adjective discreet?
The noun forms of the adjective 'discreet' are discreetness and discretion.
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As of August of 2009, the sworn staff of the Anchorage Police Department was 561 officers, of all ranks.
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The word "police" is plural and it takes a plural verb.
Area that is part of a larger area such as an area for police protection?
station, as in police station.
