Which early criminal justice official’s authority to grant bail to felons led to corruption and criticism?

A. justice of the peace
B. sheriff
C. constable
D. coroner


A. justice of the peace

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Public opinion surveys indicate that respondents believe about __________ percent of the current prison population could be released from prison and not pose a threat to overall public safety

a. 5 b. 20 c. 60 d. 80

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Directed patrol can be utilized for:

a. criminal activity b. traffic violations c. both d. neither

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The definition of _____________ is the body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The highest-quality research support depicted in this chapter (the ______ level) reflects interventions and practices that have been evaluated with experimental/control design and with multiple site replications that concluded significant sustained reductions in recidivism were associated with the intervention.

a. gold b. silver c. bronze d. iron

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