Which of the following is an example of discretion by police administration?
A. deciding whether to issue a motorist a citation or warning
B. deciding what tactics to use when interrogating a suspect
C. deciding who should be hired as a police officer
D. deciding whether or not to pursue a fleeing felon
C. deciding who should be hired as a police officer
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Identify one weakness to the early biological theories of crime.
What will be an ideal response?
No type of deceptive advertising has generated more public outrage than that aimed at ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Robbers, thieves, embezzlers, etc. who agree with societal goals, but lack the means to achieve them so they resort to stealing to achieve societal goals is considered which of Merton’s five adaptations?
a) Conformity b) Innovation c) Ritualism d) Retreatism
Which of the following is a federal act that prohibits the knowing transportation in interstate or foreign commerce of any individual, male or female, with the intent that such individuals engage in prostitution or in any sexual activity?
A. the Dram Shop Act B. the Nelson Act C. the Interstate Commerce Act D. the Mann Act