You are the police chief in a large American city. Prior to 9/11, your city’s crime rates had been declining steadily, due in part to a commitment to community-oriented policing. All of the following changes likely took place in your city and department in the years following 9/11 except:
a.) a reduction of civil liberties
b.) a merging of immigration control and traditional law enforcement
c.) federal funding for community-policing projects doubled or tripled
d.) patrol officers received training regarding the prevention of and response to terrorist incidents
Answer: c.) federal funding for community-policing projects doubled or tripled
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Research has found that officers were significantly more likely to use higher levels of force with suspects encountered in disadvantaged neighborhoods
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to Paoline and Terrell (2011), officers were found to view verbal and passive resistance as ______.
a. different b. non-existent c. similar d. the most important factor
Intermediate sanctions are a viable solution to prison overcrowding. Who are the most likely candidates for intermediate sanctions?
a. first-time felony offenders with no prior criminal history b. offenders with a low risk of recidivating or who pose little threat to society c. mentally ill offenders who would not benefit from incapacitation d. nonviolent juvenile offenders
Explain the principle of legality. Why is it important to criminal law and punishment?
What will be an ideal response?