Why do police agencies engage in selective enforcement?

What will be an ideal response?


Undercover operations require a number of decisions. Administrative discretion is exercised in determining what activities will be pursued, and operational discretion is exercised in determining who will be targeted for investigation.

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The cases on the admissibility of evidence derived from information supplied by "beepers" attached to drums containing substances related to drug production show an inconsistent

application of the expectation of privacy doctrine created by Katz v. United States. Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Under the Model Penal Code, the mens rea of attempt is

A. purposeful. B. knowing. C. negligent. D. A and B E. A, B, and C

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Suicide attacks are not actually that common, but they

a. receive undue attention - few deaths in terrorism are accounted for by suicide attacks. b. are always very devastating, killing hundreds if not thousands with each bomb detonated. c. are a natural response that many take to satisfy a feeling of vengeance. d. may seem that way because of huge media attention.

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Among adults, acquaintance rape usually occurs within the context of a(n) _________ relationship

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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