What is a Preliminary Investigation?

What will be an ideal response?


All the activities undertaken by a police officer who responds to the scene of a crime, including determining whether a crime has occurred, securing the crime scene, and preserving evidence.

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The ________ team creates a visible barrier against scene contamination, evidence destruction, and media impropriety

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A tyrannical offender:

a. Knows what he's doing and intends to frighten, intimidate, and punishes his partner. b. Usually acknowledges that he has used the violence, but blames his partner for provoking him. c. Describes his partner as being submissive and careful around him. d. Both a and c

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Material witness warrants have been subject to criticism. Several reforms have been proposed. List and explain these reforms. Can you come up with any alternatives?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following refers to the process during which a juvenile referral is received and a decision is made to file a petition in juvenile court to release the juvenile, to the place the juvenile under supervision, or to refer the juvenile elsewhere?

a. Intake b. Disposition c. Transfer d. Review

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