Which statement is false regarding the population of jail inmates?

a. The number of juveniles in adult facilities has been dramatically increasing in the past decade

b. Less than 12 percent of jail inmates are female.
c. Men and the poor are overrepresented among jail inmates.
d. Racial and ethnic minorities are overrepresented among jail inmates.


a

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a. anti-social personality pattern b. pro-criminal attitude c. substance use d. all of the above

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Discuss the role transparency in controlling police discretion and provide three examples of policies designed to increase transparency.

What will be an ideal response?

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The Court of Common Pleas:

a. Only heard cases that revolved around disputes that affected the community as a whole b. Made decisions based on Roman law c. Followed local customs in determining the outcome of disputes d. Required people to travel far distances to have their disputes heard by a judge

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A "John Doe" warrant is valid:

A. only at the federal level. B. if there is a particular description of the perpetrator but the person's name is not known. C. in all cases. D. if a crime has been committed.

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