As a result of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, sentences have become:

A. shorter.
B. harsher.
C. more creative.
D. more community-based.


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The results of the Kansas City Preventive Patrol Experiment indicated that

A) police patrol has no effect on reducing crime rates. B) saturation patrol causes an increase in crime rates. C) there seems to be no appreciable difference in crime rates between areas that are patrolled heavily and those that are not. D) saturation patrol of an area has a significant impact on reducing crime rates in that area. E) all of the above.

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In ______, the National Center for Juvenile Justice began collecting data from 15 states or large jurisdictions with automated data systems, representing more than 80% of the juvenile population.

A. 1970 B. 1961 C. 1984 D. 1979

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In arrests without a warrant, the ________ makes the initial determination of probable cause

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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