__________ of crime describes the fact that certain neighborhoods have very high numbers of arrests and of people going to prison.

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


Spatial concentration

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When is the appropriate time for face-to-face negotiations with hostage takers?

a. when negotiators become frustrated b. when hostage takers request it c. only as a last resort d. none of the above

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

1. Long before the attack on 9/11, presidents have been issuing executive orders and directives designed to address the threat of terrorism. 2. President Clinton issued a number of executive orders that laid much of the policy foundation for the prevention of terrorism 3. President Bush and Clinton passed orders that prevent other countries from facilitating terrorist's acquisitions of WMDs and WMD materials. 4. President Bush was the first president who issued an executive order prohibiting transactions with the Taliban in Afghanistan and blocking the movement of their financial assets. 5. The most important order issued by President Bush established an Office of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Council.

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Which illustrates a concern with decriminalizing public order crimes?

a. More time, effort, and resources will be spent on addressing serious crimes. b. Focus will be on morals rather than on actual harm. c. Communities will perceive these crimes as unacceptable, which will drain resources. d. Minor crimes and minor signs of disorder will lead to more serious crime and more serious disorder.

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Identify all of the subject areas that make up the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data.

What will be an ideal response?

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