Hirschfield and Simon (2010) contend that the media stereotypically construct police into various types. Which type “welcomes and is ready to use deadly force against dangerous criminals”?
a. professional
b. vigilante
c. oppressor
d. pessimist
Ans: B
You might also like to view...
African Americans were 10-12% of total U.S. population during 20th century, but were 54% of persons executed in mid-20th century
a. True b. False
Which of the following is not a path to criminality described by psychoanalytic theorists?
a. Weak ego resulting in impulsive and hedonistic behavior b. Weak superego resulting in egocentric and manipulative behavior c. Weak id resulting in violent and irrational behavior d. All of the above e. None of the above
Which of the following statements is true of immigration in the United States?
a. Interactions between immigrants and the police often involve social misunderstanding. b. Police agencies characterized by ethnic diversity do not necessarily serve the public better. c. Community cooperation is not required. d. Immigrants are more trusting of police than non-immigrants.
A federal civil suit alleging police misconduct that is filed against a local police officer is commonly known as a
A) Title 42 lawsuit. B) Section 1983 lawsuit. C) Bivens action. D) tort claim.