1. What does the expression, “Policing by the letter of the law” mean?
A. Police officers strictly interpret and enforce the law according to the exact statements of the law.
B. Police officers loosely interpret and enforce the law according to the intentions behind the law rather than the actual wording.
C. Police officers use discretion to choose which laws they enforce and which they choose to ignore.
D. Police officers only act in accordance with the decrees and rules set forth by their departments.
is it A
2. Which perspective determines that officers are psychologically similar?
A. Particularistic perspective
B. Universalistic perspective
C. Individualistic perspective
D. Psychological perspective
is it D
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Yes, your answers are correct.
1. The expression "Policing by the letter of the law" means that police officers strictly interpret and enforce the law according to the exact statements of the law. This means that they adhere strictly to the wording and explicit requirements of the law when carrying out their duties. Option A correctly describes this perspective.
2. The perspective that determines that officers are psychologically similar is the psychological perspective. This perspective examines the psychological factors and similarities among police officers in order to understand their behavior and performance on the job. Option D correctly identifies this perspective.