Beatings of inmates who attack correctional officers could be justified under a(n) ____________________ ethical system, if they serve the greater good by providing a warning to other inmates that they will receive similar treatment if they attack an officer

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


utilitarian

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Differentiating brutality from unnecessary force is largely dependent on the officer’s ______.

A. training B. intent C. skill D. race

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Which part of the country is most likely to believe that juveniles should be treated the same as adults for violent offenses?

A. north B. west C. south D. east

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A police officer responds to an armed robbery and sees the suspect wearing a ski mask and carrying a gun get into a car. The police officer pursues the suspect and there is a car chase. Eventually the suspect stops and surrenders to police. After the suspect is arrested, handcuffed, and put into the back seat of a patrol car, the suspect vehicle is searched. Subsequently, a ski mask, a 9mm

handgun, and $41,302 cash is recovered by the officer. Based on the Gant decision, what is the likely disposition of the physical evidence that was recovered by the officer? A) The evidence is likely to be suppressed because the officer did not obtain consent. B) The evidence is likely to be suppressed because the officer did not obtain a warrant. C) The evidence is likely to be admitted because it is reasonable to believe the vehicle contained evidence of the arrest. D) The evidence is likely to be suppressed but under the rule of law, the property must be returned to the rightful, lawful owners.

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