Which of the methods of estimating crime in the United States is based on self-reports from household?

a. the UCR
b. the NIBRS
c. the SPSS
d. NCVS


D

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Which of the following basic types of organized crime refers to crimes committed by groups for direct personal profit, crimes that prey on unwilling victims, such as juvenile and adult criminal gangs who engage in larceny, burglary, and robbery?

a. Political-social b. Mercenary (predatory) c. In-group-oriented d. Syndicate

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Ensuring that the punishment reflects the offender’s need for reform is the primary consideration when considering how much to punish for which of the following approaches to punishment?

a. Retribution b. Deterrence c. Incapacitation d. Rehabilitation

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Based on the information found in the preface, the police charge Sarah based on

a. the large amount of an illegal drug found in her possession b. their desire to clean up the streets c. the large amount of money found in Sarah's purse d. the fact the drugs were found in the car Sarah was driving

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Detective Smith is a fourteen-year police veteran who has been working in internal affairs for the past four years. He was assigned to internal affairs to investigate allegations of police misconduct and corruption. While working as a police officer, he put himself through law school in the evenings and received his law license six years ago. Although he enjoyed being a road patrol officer, he

feels it is more important to protect the citizens of the community against the few corrupt police officers who may exist on his police force.?Detective Smith is surprised to learn that his former field training officer often took bribes to look the other way when he encountered bookmakers arranging bets on local sporting events. This type of conduct is considered that of a: A) ?grass eater. B) ?candy eater. C) ?meat eater. D) ?beer drinker. E) ?sheep.

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