What describes enforcing the law as literally written, regardless of circumstances?

• A. Strict application of the law
• B. Officer has no discretion
• C. Case-by-case interpretation
• D. Proactive policing

Answer: (B)

Having no discretion means enforcing the law exactly as written, regardless of the situation. When an officer is described this way, they must apply statutes strictly without weighing mitigating factors, intent, or context—treating every case the same because the decision is constrained by the literal text of the law.

This fits the prompt because it emphasizes the absence of personal judgment in enforcement, not just the idea of following statutes. If an option talked about interpreting the law case by case, or using discretion to decide when to issue a warning or citation, that would describe a more flexible approach. Proactive policing is about taking initiative to prevent crime, not about how strictly the law is applied.