A _______ is when individuals are required by law to act, but fail to do so.

A. Civil tort
B. Criminal act
C. Act of omission
D. Victimless crime


Ans: C. Act of omission

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Biological agents are considered more toxic than chemical weapons

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to research by Hatten and Moore (2010), police officers are less likely to contact a victim advocate for assistance if the victim is ______.

a. needed to serve as a witness in court b. living in a city heavily populated with COP programs c. under the influence of a controlled substance d. a victim of domestic violence

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Physical representations of a suspect are known as ________.

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

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