Define discretion. Discuss some of the major ways police exercise discretion.

How do we police communities without violating citizen's rights?

Police are the front line of the criminal justice system, patrol is the primary strategy for preventing crime, and arrest is thegatekeepingpoint for all criminal cases.

Many believe we could reduce crime if weunleashcops and give them more resources and powers, but these ideasarenot likely to reduce crime.

What needs to change?