According to the Encyclopedia of Police Science, which of the following hostage-taker types would describe the unplanned taking of hostages during a prison uprising?

a. mentally ill
b. Criminal
c. Unorganized groups
d. Terrorists


Answer: c

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a. diverse crime-reporting practices. b. economic influences on the reporting of crime statistics to international agencies. c. definitional differences. d. social and political contexts that are reflected in crime statistics.

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The War on Drugs is an example of morality policy making based on a moral panic which has led to ______.

a. unethical and discriminatory results and mass imprisonment b. a decrease in the illegal consumption of drugs c. growth of powerful drug lords in the U.S. d. a drop in the supply of illegal drugs in the U.S.

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If Merle consents to a law enforcement recording of his telephone conversation with Joan, the recording may be used at Joan’s trial over her privacy invasion objection.

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

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Identif the traditional county services that are performed by sheriff's forces

What will be an ideal response?

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