‘Moral panic’ refers to:

a. concern about a social issue that is out of proportion
b. concern about modern morality;
c. anxiety about moral choices facing individuals;
d. anxiety attacks when faced with moral decisions.


a. concern about a social issue that is out of proportion

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Generally speaking, the duty of the police is comprised of three distinct functions: service, disorder maintenance, and law enforcement.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In her study of the Maryland Penitentiary between the years 1812 and 1869, Young (2001) discovered that ______ of the incarcerated females were black.

a. about one-quarter b. approximately one-half c. nearly three-quarters d. almost all

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When you impeach a witness you are:

A) questioning their parents. B) questioning their attire. C) questioning the truthfulness of their testimony. D) None of the above.

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Regardless of the size of the policing organization, this person has general administrative control and sets policy for entire department's operating branches

a. Staff lieutenant b. Detective lieutenant c. Chief of police d. Patrol sergeant

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