Except as otherwise provided by law, a person arrested in California must be taken before a magistrate within what period of time after arrest on a warrant?
a. 24 hours
b. 48 hours
c. 96 hours
d. 10 days
b. 48 hours
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Which statement below correctly reflects recent research on the current trends regarding criminal gangs?
A. Recent research shows that gangs are dwindling in numbers due to effective law enforcement practices and expanding anti-terrorism measures. B. Research suggests that gangs are maintaining steady levels, though some non-urban gang activity is somewhat diminishing in a post-recession economy. C. Research is having a difficult time in measuring gang activity in recent years. D. Recent research shows that gangs are expanding, evolving, and posing an increasing threat to U.S. communities nationwide.
______ refers to the establishment of substations, mini-stations, and other attempts to increase interaction between police officers and the public they serve in a particular geographic area.
a. Hot-spot policing b. Areal decentralization of command c. Reciprocity d. Civilianization
The immigrant population consisted of about ______ of all persons in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons.
a. 50% b. 10% c. 20% d. 90%
You have just been hired by your community's local law enforcement agency. As you begin your on-the-job training, your partner (a ten-year force veteran) and your chief keep reminding you that a big part of your duties will be to uphold social values. What, do you think, they mean by this? Explain using specific details.
What will be an ideal response?