Which statement best summarizes current statistics on gun violence in the United States?
A. The majority of gun-related deaths are not criminal offenses.
B. The number of firearm homicides is directly proportional to each state’s gun safety legislation.
C. Handguns account for the greatest majority of both fatal and nonfatal incidents in the United States.
D. Firearm violence has been substantially decreasing since 1999.
C. Handguns account for the greatest majority of both fatal and nonfatal incidents in the United States.
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________ are people who, for whatever reason, failed to qualify for a law enforcement position and now seek to become involved in law enforcement as informants.
A. Wannabe informants B. Problem informants C. Restricted-use informants D. Egotistical informants
The process of dispute resolution in which one or more impartial third parties intervenes in a conflict or dispute with the consent of the participants and assists them in negotiating a consensual and informed agreement is called _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
________________ usually consist of people from the community who express their opinions about certain issues.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The purpose of an EIS (early intervention system) by the police department is to
a. reduce use of force incidents by police officers b. reduce recidivism of offenders c. decriminalize minor crimes d. give citizens greater say in police matters