Research indicates that a police officer is much more likely to take formal action if the crime is serious, if it has been reported by a respectable member of the community, and if the offender is well known to them.

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Lily Murillo

Social Studies

17 August, 04:56

Research indicates that a police officer is much more likely to take formal action if the crime is serious, if it has been reported by a respectable member of the community, and if the offender is well known to them.

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Gracelyn Morrison · Answer 1

True

Explanation:

Police officers will definetly believe a respectable members of the community and respond quicker to their report of crime. If the offender is well know, it will make the polce believe that really the crime might have been caused by the offender.

Shane Chang · Answer 2

True

Explanation:

Police officers rely more to respectable members of the community and respond quicker to their report of crime than to disrespected members, also if the offender is well know, chances are they have a reputable pattern (tendencies) of commuting crime. The three legal factors that most influence taking a juvenile into custody are the seriousness of the offense, the frequency of the offense, and involvement with the juvenile justice system.