When police officers "handle the situation" they are performing which responsibility of policing?

a. enforcing laws
b. providing services
c. preventing crime
d. preserving the peace


d

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An officer who is characterized by Kleinig (1996) as the most satisfactory definition is a ______.

a. crime fighter b. emergency operator c. social enforcer d. social peacekeeper

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Changes to evidence, such as contamination, can be prevented by handling evidence with:

a. Latex gloves. b. Dry, bare hands. c. Disposable forceps. d. a and c

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Why was the third wave of feminism born?

A. To acknowledge the multiple diverse perspectives of women B. To fight for women's right to vote C. To fight for women's reproductive rights D. To acknowledge the differences between women and men

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In Illinois v. Wardlow (2000), the U.S. Supreme Court held that presence in a high-crime area, combined with unprovoked flight upon observing police officers, gives officers sufficient grounds to investigate to further determine if criminal activity is about to take place. What remains unclear about the Wardlow rule? Do you agree or disagree with the majority in Wardlow? Explain your position

What will be an ideal response?

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