The 1971 prison riot at San Quentin prison was a turning point in corrections and the history of parole

a. True
b. False


Answer: b

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Emily Durkheim is the sociologist who theorized that there are five adaptations as they relate to cultural goals through acceptable means

a. True b. False

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Although criminal offenders are people predisposed to crime, they are not robots who commit crime without restraint. According to the general theory of crime, change in the frequency of criminal activity is a function of ______.

A. change in one's level of impulsivity B. change in one's level of self-control C. change in criminal opportunity D. change in environmental conditions

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Investigators are called to a scene where a kidnapping of a 12 year old girl was reported. Witnesses consistently state the girl was forced into a blue mini-van. The witnesses include several of her friends and two adults

The investigation has resulted in the identification of a van registered to Roger P. Anderson of 1594 Maple Drive and this matches the description of the vehicle used in the abduction. How many crime scenes should the police be immediately concerned with? A. One crime scene – the park is the main crime scene. All efforts should be used to secure and search the original crime scene. B. Two crime scenes – the park and the mini-van are the crime scenes that should be secured and searched. C. Three crime scenes – the park, the mini-van, and the residence at 1594 Maple Drive should be secured and searched with proper search warrants. D. Four crime scenes – the park, residence of Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Anderson's place of business.

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How does the war on terrorism impact policing in the United States?

What will be an ideal response?

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