A department policy states: 'Officers must obtain supervisor approval before making an arrest in cases involving political figures.' Officer Rivera, without approval, arrests a city council member caught shoplifting. What is the most accurate assessment?
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A
Officer Rivera violated department policy regardless of the suspect's guilt
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B
Officer Rivera acted correctly because the crime was witnessed firsthand
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C
The arrest is void because city council members have immunity
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D
Supervisor approval is only needed for felonies, not shoplifting