According to criminal profilers, who is the typical fire starter?

What will be an ideal response?


According to J. James in his article “Psychological Motives for Arson,” gender, age, education, intellectual level, and economic status do not in any way limit the possibility that a person will engage in arson.

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Which of the following refers to a form of an accounting system to keep track of your on-duty field patrol activities?

A) field notes B) master file C) best evidence D) brief notes E) daily log

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Explain and contrast the consensus and conflict perspective. Which perspective do you most agree with and why?

What will be an ideal response?

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According to age-graded theory, building social capital and strong social bonds reduces the likelihood of long-term deviance; as people go through their life course, the factors that influence their behavior undergo change

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The intentional and wrongful physical contact with a person, with or without his or her consent, that entails a sexual purpose or component is called ________

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

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