The eight Part I crimes included in the UCR have not been changed since 1979. How has the nature of crime in the U.S. changed since 1979 and how should the Part I crime category be changed to better reflect crime in the U.S. today? What impact would this have on crime statistics?
What will be an ideal response?
should include a discussion of some of the various types of crimes (such as white-collar crime, computer crime, and cybercrime) that are underrepresented in the UCR.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Joe was arrested for drunk driving by an officer of the Los Angeles Police Department. Neither the arresting officer nor anyone at the police station read him his rights. Nevertheless, the investigating officer asked him his name, age, address, and place of birth. The only thing that Joe remembered and was able to communicate to the investigating officer was his name. At the trial, the prosecution sought to introduce this fact as evidence that Joe's mental faculties were impaired. The evidence will probably be:
A. inadmissible because this is exactly the type of situation which Miranda is designed to protect. B. admissible because the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine is inapplicable to Miranda violations. C. admissible because Joe's situation falls within an exception to Miranda. D. inadmissible because someone who is seriously impaired cannot knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waive his rights.
Britain's primary foreign policy efforts in Africa have been aimed at expanding economic development and increasing __________
a. Human rights b. Military presence c. Tourism d. AIDS awareness
__________ assists law enforcement agencies with investigative activities that transcend international boundaries
a. INTERPOL b. FBI c. CIA d. Mi5