Old-style crime fighters are characterized as

• A. Aggressive but selective
• B. Minimal force and broad discretion
• C. Public-friendly and service-oriented
• D. Professional and rule-bound

Answer: (A)

Old-style crime fighters rely on a proactive, action-oriented approach: they pursue criminals aggressively and are ready to intervene decisively to stop crime in its tracks. At the same time, they apply force and enforcement selectively, concentrating resources on clear, high-payoff targets rather than acting indiscriminately. This combination—aggression paired with selective enforcement—best fits the traditional image of this policing style. The other descriptions describe different orientations: minimal force with broad discretion points to a more restrained civil-liberties focus; public-friendly and service-oriented aligns with community policing; professional and rule-bound emphasizes strict procedures and formalism rather than street-level initiative.