Brookdale Community College Criminal Justice Discussion

What are some of the things that victims consider when deciding whether they will report a crime according to Gottfredson and Gottfredson (1988)? What factors contribute to a victim’s decision not to call the police according to the authors? After learning of an offense, what are some of the things that police officers consider when deciding whether they will make an arrest according to Gottfredson and Gottfredson (1988)? Were you or were you not surprised by the wide degree of discretion that officers have in deciding whether they will arrest? Please also explain why.