The practice of relying on the judgment of the police leadership and rank-and-file officers to decide which laws to enforce is referred to as Selective Enforcement
Selective enforcement happens when law enforcement officials, such as police officers, prosecutors, or regulators, exercise their enforcement discretion—the power to choose whether or how to penalize someone who has disobeyed the law. Commonly seen as a violation of the law and a threat to the rule of law is the biased application of enforcement discretion, such as that driven by racial bias or corruption.
For instance, a verbal warning to an adolescent might be sufficient to effectively change their behavior without the need for legal punishment, saving the government money on legal fees while also preventing future incidents. In other cases, selective enforcement might be necessary.
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