In this assignment, you will explore how laws can limit or rely on discretion, and how aspects of an agency\u2019s culture can influence discretion.<\/p>\n
In Module Four, you learned about aspects of discretionary laws. In this module, you learned how discretion is influenced by an agency\u2019s culture. You will now apply this knowledge to the topic of domestic violence. This information will help you prepare for submission of Project Three, due in Module Eight.<\/p>\n
First, review the Project Three Instructions and Rubric<\/a> document and familiarize yourself with the elements of the project. Next, review the Project Three Scenario PDF<\/a> document that ties directly to the project. Then, research the Rhode Island statutes regarding domestic violence. The following resources will assist you as you begin your research:<\/p>\n Consider how domestic violence laws affect discretionary decision making in domestic violence situations. Also, consider how, as a law enforcement officer, your agency\u2019s culture may affect the discretionary decision-making process in response to domestic violence situations. Use these rubric criteria as headings to format your writing:<\/p>\n Specifically, the following rubric criteria<\/strong> must be addressed:<\/p>\n\n
Summary of Statute<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Statute and Discretion<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Agency\u2019s Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Guidelines for Submission<\/h2>\n