What was the original purpose of a jail?

A) To hold inmates who have been sentenced to long periods of incarceration
B) To operate community-based programs with a custodial component
C) To serve as a transfer point for mentally ill offenders
D) To hold arrested suspects who are awaiting trial


D) To hold arrested suspects who are awaiting trial

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Which of the classes of persons listed below has at least limited immunity from arrest?

A) Police officers B) Correctional officers C) Out-of-state witnesses D) Legislators E) Only C and D

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The _________exception to Miranda exists if a threat exists to third parties

A) Exigent circumstances B) Public safety C) Emergency D) Impracticality E) All of the above

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The federal government program that gave grants for police officers to attend college was called:

a. GRAD. b. LEEP. c. DIPLOMA. d. GAIN.

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One of the benefits of DNA analysis is that it is inexpensive and results can be generated very quickly

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

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