Webb and Morris (1980) found that officers perceived as outsiders with political connections whose main focus was “looking good” and who did not possess the prison officers’ knowledge of the institution and the inmate population.

a. Prison administrators
b. Politicians
c. New guards
d. None of the above


a. Prison administrators

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million allocated in 2003. The increase was due in large part because A) the Madrid bombings B) the Tokyo subway Sarin attacks C) the London subway bombings D) None of the above

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In the United States, mens rea is a necessary element of criminal responsibility

a. True b. False

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______robbers have little commitment to robbery; they engage in unplanned robberies on occasion to support their habit.

a. Professional b. Opportunist c. Alcoholic d. Addict

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What is the difference between venue and jurisdiction?

What will be an ideal response?

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