Which pattern does research reveal regarding officers' involvement in use-of-force incidents?

A) ?Use-of-force incidents are almost always racially motivated.
B) ?A small portion of officers account for a sizable portion of the abuses.
C) ?Problem officers tend to be senior officers who are confident that their abuses will go unpunished.
D) ?The most significant factor in controlling police brutality is the threat of criminal action.
E) ?Officers were frequently on foot patrol and by themselves.


B

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a. used to initiate new dancers. b. for enhancing their sensations/boosting their energy to dance for long periods of time. c. intended to provide a lethargic, nearly catatonic effect. d. nearly non-existent.

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Two principal and interrelated components emerge from the COPPS model

community ________________and________ _________. With its focus on collaborative problem solving, COPPS seeks to improve the quality of policing. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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