In general, a law enforcement officer may stop an individual for investigative purposes and may detain the individual for a brief period to determine whether or not a crime has been, or is about to be, committed

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Because this punishment philosophy does not require punishment to achieve some goal or objective, it is very difficult to argue with one of its proponents that the philosophy doesn't "work."

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

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Which aspect of common law burglary has been completely eliminated in current legal codes?

a. breaking and entering b. of the home of another c. at nighttime d. with the intent to commit a felony

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During which incident were prisoners tortured by mostly untrained “correctional officers” by making them sleep naked, crawl on the floor, and pose in pyramids naked?

A. San Diego correctional experiment B. Abu Ghraib scandal C. Stanford prison experiment D. Sadul Grabi scandal

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Which of the following best describes how private security employees are often perceived by public police officers?

a. “crackheads” b. “wannabes” c. “dropouts” d. “rejects”

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