When an officer's experience and expertise is relevant to the probable cause determination, the officer must be able to explain sufficiently the basis of that opinion so that it "can be understood by the average reasonably prudent person."

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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alert for other symptoms that might suggest a developing drinking problem. a. True b. False

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A. legal formalism B. legal realism C. legal behavioralism D. legal functionalism Ans: B

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A. a process by which departments receive federal funding B. a process of professional self-regulation C. a system that sets the maximum officer standards D. a mandatory system for setting departmental standards

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a. two b. three c. four d. five

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