Officers tend to consider the following factors in deciding whether to arrest youth, and what to do next

Officers tend to consider the following factors in deciding whether to arrest youth, and what to do next: Attitude of the complainant Attitude of the alleged offender Type and sen’ousness of the offense Race, sex, and age of the offender Offender’s prior contacts with the police Willingness of the parents to assist in solving the problem Setting or location in which the incident occurs Whether Offender denies the actions] insists on a hearing Likelihood that a child can be served by an agency in the community

If you were the police officer that had to decide wether to give a warning, a consequence through a station house or to refer the matter to court which one of these situational factors (not race or gender) might influence your decision.