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1. A citizen complainant calls the police and advises she overheard a group of teens walking toward a school claiming they were going to set fire to a portable. She describes the suspects. Acting on that information, you as a police officer arrive at the school and locate some teens similar in description to how the citizen described them. Through further investigation, you locate a lighter and flammable liquid. Question: Can you arrest these youths? Explain your answer.

2. You are a police officer in the local police service. While patrolling one night you stop a motorist for speeding. During the traffic stop, you check the driver out through the police database. You are advised that there is a warrant outstanding for that person's arrest for assault issued by a court within your jurisdiction. Question: Can you arrest the driver? Explain your answer.

3. Jennifer is a loss prevention officer at a local cosmetic store. She observes a female remove lipstick from a display case and place it in her pocket. The female then left the store without offering to pay for the merchandise. Jennifer arrests the female and returns her to the store and the security office. The manager of the store decides the value of the product is minimal and because it's almost closing time advises Jennifer not to proceed with charges. Question: Since she hasn't been charged yet, can Jennifer release the female? Explain

4. You are a police officer patrolling one night and you respond to an anonymous complaint describing a male currently walking through a park who is responsible for stealing a car last month. When you arrive in the park you locate a person matching the description. Question: What are your options?