You have been dispatched to a sexual assault and are the first responder on the case. With regard to the suspect, you should be attempting to ascertain certain information. Name what information you are seeking regarding the suspect

What will be an ideal response?


Describe the suspect's location upon arrival. Administer first aid to the suspect if he or she is injured. Document any statements or admissions made by the suspect. Describe the suspect's emotional condition. Describe the suspect's physical condition. Document the suspect's injuries in detail. Attempt to identify specific defensive wounds, such as bites or scratches, that appear on the suspect's body. Document evidence of substance or chemical abuse by the suspect. Interview the suspect in a separate area from the victim. The suspect may appear calm, but may suddenly turn violent and attempt to attack. As a precaution against suspect violence, seat the suspect (or apply handcuffs, if legally warranted by the situation) before starting the interview. Obtain a photograph of the suspect from the victim (if available), if the suspect is not present at the scene.

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a. signal crime b. consensus c. moral panic d. demonization

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The public interest in and expectations for corrections have risen in the recent years

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following principles is NOT inherent in the maxim nullum crimen sine poena (no crime without punishment)?

A. Persons cannot be punished for acts for which the state provides no penalty. B. The motivation for the crime must be identified. C. A law must be written. D. Persons cannot be tried for acts that are not crimes in law.

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