Discretion being defined as the ability or power to decide responsibly or the freedom to act or judge on ones own, in this instance still according to the law and regardless of ones own prejudices. ... Policies limit their discretion and give the police guidelines to act upon. The policy is to reduce officer discretion as well as to help officers prepare for situations they may confront. ... Also from experience it seems that less experienced or rookie officers exercise more discretion and act tougher on the job. ... It says the police are basing the policy on the state Supreme Court'...

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