Controlling Discretion by Administrative Regulations: The Use, Misuse, and Nonuse of Police Rules and Policies in Fourth Amendment Adjudication

In deciding whether or not to make an arrest or whether to search for or seize property, the police are in actuality called upon to make decisions that are varied in their effect and character and that are influenced by a range of factors and considerations. The role of the courts in mandating or encouraging police policymaking with regard to the fourth amendment is discussed.