Explain the difference between reactive, proactive, and preventive responses to criminal investigations
What will be an ideal response?
• The reactive response addresses crimes that have already occurred, such as murder, robbery, and burglary. In this case, investigators typically respond to a crime, collect evidence, locate and interview witnesses, and identify and arrest a suspected perpetrator. Investigations are also conducted as a proactive response to anticipated criminal activity, as with many vice and organized crime investigations. Proactive investigations differ from reactive ones in two major ways: (1) the investigation is conducted before the crime is committed (rather than after); and (2) the suspect is identified before he or she commits the crime. Finally, investigations are sometimes conducted as a preventive response. Prevention through deterrence is sometimes achieved by arresting the criminal and by aggressive prosecution.
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a. spouses b. mothering c. nuclear families d. family
The offender's race, gender, and ethnic background are _____________ issues.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Why is it important to discover the root causes of crime?
A. to combat crime, make the criminal justice system more efficient, and reduce victimization B. to determine adequate punishments C. to make laws, hire prosecutors, and further criminology D. to understand oppression and racism
A peace officer "_________" arrest, without a warrant, a person the peace officer has probable cause to believe has committed an offense under Section 25.07, Penal Code (violation of Protective Order), or Section 38.112, Penal Code (violation of Protective Order issued on basis of sexual assault), if the offense is committed in the presence of the peace officer.
A. may B. may not C. shall D. never arrest without a valid warrant