Chapter Questions
Should male and female officers have exactly the same duties in a police department? If not, why not?
Do you think that working the street will eventually lead an officer to develop a cynical personality and distrust for civilians? Explain.
How can education help police officers?
Should a police officer who accepts a free meal from a restaurant owner be dismissed from the force? Why or why not?
A police officer orders an unarmed person running away from a burglary to stop. The suspect keeps running and is shot and killed by the officer. Has the officer committed a crime? Explain.
Would you like to live in a society that abolished police discretion and followed a full-enforcement policy? Why or why not?