How can this discretion lead to discrimination

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Now this question> Discretion is an exercise of personal choice or judgment. Police officers utilize a large amount of discretion when enforcing laws. We have also seen in past chapters how personal experiences as well as biases can affect how we see things or how we treat others. Based on this information should police officer be allowed to exercise discretion and how can this discretion lead to discrimination? How does communication affect discretion and when it comes to police discretion and community relations, should police officers behave differently with their contacts in minority communities based on current issues?

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