According to the ______ characteristic of a hierarchical structure, a police officer or line officer reports directly to and is responsible to a single person.

a. rank structure
b. unity of command
c. span of control
d. pyramid structure


b. unity of command

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There are two types of group conflict, task conflict and relationship conflict

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What are a few questions that can be asked when determining if an employee has a reasonable expectation of privacy over an area or property to be searched under the "workplace searches" exception?

What will be an ideal response?

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Some criminologists believe that the key to desistance and aging out is linked to human biology. What biological process accounts for desistance and aging out?

a. the level of hormone activity in the brain b. developing a sense of delayed gratification c. developing a long-term life view d. starting a family

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As criminal justice agencies cope with budget cuts, observers anticipate that there may be greater reliance on ____ to handle many of the duties previously managed by professionals

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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