Studies on the effectiveness of handgun ownership on preventing crime has shown _____
a. significant reductions in victimizations if the person has a gun.
b. handgun ownership has virtually no effect on crime rates.
c. that gun ownership has saved lives.
d. mixed findings.
Answer: d. mixed findings.
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Line activities of police include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. foot patrols. B. communications. C. traffic operations. D. follow-up investigations.
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