One reason for present jail problems is the fact that most jails in the United States were constructed prior to 1970

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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List five signs of physical abuse of the elderly and five questions law enforcement officers might ask to determine whether a person is the victim of such abuse

What will be an ideal response?

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Officers who supervise ISP clients have smaller caseloads, in order to allow each officer greater contact in hopes of enhancing public safety.

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

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_______________ states that crime occurs when there is an intersection in time and space of a motivated offender, an attractive target, and a lack of capable guardianship. People’s daily routine activities affect the likelihood they will be an attractive target and will encounter an offender in a situation where no effective guardianship is present.

a. Deterrence theory b. Strain theory c. Routine activities theory d. Differential association

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What defenses are available under the Model Penal Code, if a suspect recklessly or negligently places him or herself in a precarious situation?

a. Duress b. Insanity c. Compulsion d. No defense is available

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