About half of U.S. prisons meet all legal and ethical standards.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Answer: False.

About one-quarter of U.S. prisons meet all legal and ethical standards.

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Chemical agents (tear gas) work on an offender's central nervous system. Which of the following is a factor that can diminish or negate the effectiveness of chemical agents?

A) The offender has a high level of endorphins because of an excited state. B) The offender is mentally ill. C) The offender is on drugs and/or alcohol. D) all of the above

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You are the chief of police for a small department consisting of seven officers

The city council wants 24-hour coverage by the local police department and you have accomplished this over the past year by reducing coverage and expending weekly overtime in the 12-24 hour range. Lately, overtime use has increased to about 28-30 hours. What conclusion can you draw from this situation? a. This model shows how officer productivity is maximized. b. The officers are most likely fatigued and are less quality conscience making the department unproductive. c. The officers are enjoying the extra income generated by overtime and this overcomes any fatigue or quality issues that may arise. d. This department is running as efficiently as possible without sacrificing quality.

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The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) (2015) lists all the following signs and symptoms of neglect in the elderly, except ______.

a. person confined to bed and left without care b. lack of amenities the victim could afford c. home cluttered, filthy, in disrepair, or having fire and safety hazards d. lack of medical aids (glasses, walker, teeth, hearing aid, medications)

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Explain the differences between mens rea and actus reus

What will be an ideal response?

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