Which of the following would be an example of the utilitarian approach?

A. An officer accidentally shoots his partner during a shoot-out with bank robbers.
B. An officer accidentally shoots at a barking dog while trying to apprehend a suspect.
C. An officer shoots at a bank robber and hits an innocent bystander.
D. An officer fatally shoots a fleeing mass-murder suspect in the back.


D. An officer fatally shoots a fleeing mass-murder suspect in the back.

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What aspect of research may be questioned if studies are funded by organizations that have a vested interest in the outcome of the research?

a. the objectivity b. the scientific method c. the publishing of findings d. the cost

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In a public school, any excessive, unreasonable corporal punishment which would shock the conscience would be a violation of

a. substantive due process b. procedural due process c. the cruel and unusual punishment clause d. equal protection

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An industry guideline is to serve one course to 100 guests in a maximum of 10 minutes.

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

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Which of the following is a key to a successful investigation of police misconduct?

A. The intake process is color blind. B. There are many channels through which a complaint can be filed. C. People can register complaints with ease. D. All of these.

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