The oldest standard for evaluating an insanity defense in the American court system is the "irresistible impulse" test

a. True
b. False


b

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The Furman decision was not against capital punishment itself; it was against the way it was being implemented

a. True b. False

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According to Amnesty International in June 2015:

a. All of the U.S. states meet international standards for police use of force requiring legislation to state that lethal force may be used as a last resort. b. Half of the U.S. states meet international standards for police use of force requiring legislation to state that lethal force may be used as a last resort. c. One-third of the U.S. states meet international standards for police use of force requiring legislation to state that lethal force may be used as a last resort. d. None of the U.S. states meet international standards for police use of force requiring legislation to state that lethal force may be used as a last resort.

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Why are use-of-force forms an important part of documentation? Select all that apply

a. They protect officers from liability. b. They protect the department from liability. c. They detail the officer's decision-making process leading up to the use of force. d. They prove to the public that officers are not power-hungry.

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Which of the following states does not have a state law enforcement agency?

a. Hawaii c. Montana b. Alaska d. Arkansas

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