Contrast the prosecutor's role as an elected official and as a crime fighter
What will be an ideal response?
• As an elected official, the prosecutor must answer to the voters. In some cases the post is seen as a stepping stone to a higher political office.
• Prosecutors are also viewed as crime-fighters, and are generally seen as law enforcement agents.
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Manipulative actions by police interviewers that are designed to pressure suspects to divulgeinformation and that are based on subtle forms of intimidation and control is known as:
a. Interrogation. b. Inherent coercion. c. Psychological manipulation. d. Interviewing.
Which of the following major law enforcement agencies is not included in the Department of Homeland Security?
A) The Federal Bureau of Investigation B) The Immigration and Customs Enforcement C) U.S. Customs and Border Protection D) The U.S. Coast Guard
The use of technology in the courtroom has proven to save virtually no money.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Once a petition has been filed, the court will issue a ______ to all concerned adult parties informing them of the time, date, and place of the adjudicatory hearing and of the right of all parties to counsel.
A. summons B. petition C. notice D. show cause order