A police officer approaches a suspect in a public place and asks if he or she is willing to answer some questions. This action by the officer

What will be an ideal response?


is not a seizure.

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According to Polsky, what should researchers do while studying criminals in their natural environment?

a. keep in mind that the subject studied in the field is in jeopardy b. promptly take notes on the spot to avoid missing out details c. use standard data-gathering tools such as questionnaires d. straight away come to the point and ask plenty of questions

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Why did the terrorists choose those particular targets?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?

a. The Supreme Court has said that police may use deadly force to apprehend a fleeing suspect, even if that person has only committed a misdemeanor. b. A seizure, for Fourth Amendment purposes, occurs when a police officer, “by means of physical force or show of authority, has in some way restrained the liberty of a citizen.” c. Because arrest and interrogation are serious intrusions into the privacy of the individual, both are subject to constitutional restraints. d. Because an arrest constitutes a seizure, arrests are governed by the probable cause and warrant provisions of the Fourth Amendment.

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Which of the following refers to improper or illegal inducement to crime by enforcement agents?

A) police fraud B) entrapment C) collateral estoppel D) prosecutorial misconduct

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