Modernization theory suggests that a nation’s crime level is best explained as resulting from:
a. an increase in the proportion of males in the population.
b. an increase in goods that become available for theft.
c. the expansion of capitalism and the resulting new inequalities in a country.
d. social processes (such as loosened family ties) that accompany industrial development.
d. social processes (such as loosened family ties) that accompany industrial development.
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Yoland G. Hurst found that urban youths exhibit a more positive attitude toward the police than do rural youths
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
An example of an operations unit in a police department would be:
a. patrol c. training b. communications d. internal affairs
Post-1987 economic liberalization in Russia paved the way which of the following?
A) ?criminal organizations B) ?improved law enforcement C) ?bank regulations D) ?stronger judicial efforts to reduce crime
Which country is the source of "black tar" or brown heroin that gained a foothold in the American drug market after the demise of the "French Connection"?
A) ?Colombia B) ?China C) ?Mexico D) ?Afghanistan