Which of the following cannot be determined from a laboratory examination of evidence recovered from an arson?

a. The presence of gasoline, kerosene, or turpentine in debris
b. Origin of liquid gasolines
c. The brand name of gasoline used to start the fire
d. The ignition mechanism used by the arsonist


Answer: c

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Police with probable cause to believe there is contraband in a driveable mobile home that is a person's only residence may enter without a search warrant even though no exigency exists

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A global trend is for many American security companies to:

a. become subsidiaries or major holdings of international security conglomerates b. provide security protection for federal and state agencies c. take over investigations involving industrial espionage in Europe and Asia. d. provide training on counter-terrorism issues to private companies in Europe and Asia

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Limited support, strained families, pimps, and social isolation are examples of which factors that create barriers faced in desistance?

a. individual factors b. relational factors c. societal factors d. structural factors

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