An officer is under significant personal financial stress and is tempted to retain a small amount of cash found at a crime scene that is unlikely to be claimed. This action would be:
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A
Acceptable if the amount is below a minor threshold
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B
A justified use of discretion given the circumstances
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C
Theft and a serious breach of the RCMP Code of Conduct
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D
Permissible if the officer files a report after the fact