Ofcers tend to consider the following factors in deciding whether to arrest youth, and what to do next: Attitude of the complainant Attitude of the alleged offender Type and sen'ousness of the offense Race, sex, and age of the offender Offender's prior contacts with the police Willingness of the parents to assist in solving the problem Setting or location in which the incident occurs Whether Offender denies the actions] insists on a hearing Likelihood that a child can be served by an agency in the community