Chapter 13 Homework Questions
(write one-half page to one page double-spaced on each question)
1. Describe police use of discretion and factors that influence discretion.
2. What is community policing? How does community policing affect the juvenile delinquent?
3. Do you believe that racial profiling exists? Why? Be sure to define the term and state both potential problems and benefits to the practice.
4. Define the following terms: in loco parentis, problem oriented policing, and pledge system.
5. Describe the provisions and the significance of the Supreme Court case of In re Gault.
