__________ is the practice of targeting people for police action based solely on their race, ethnicity, or national origin

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Racial profiling

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_______ is a means of checking on the validity of self reports by interviewing after the fact known crime victims

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Why are terrorist threats used by the media and politicians?

a. It is well known that many politicians and the media use these threats because it makes them feel powerful to draw attention to it, though it does not really offer any other benefits. b. Terrorist threats and attacks are not overused by either the media or politicians. Terrorist threats are real, dangerous, and increasing rapidly. c. Politicians find it particularly helpful for gaining or retaining power, while journalists use it in attempts to attract the attention of citizens and consumers. d. Terrorist threats are not abused by politicians but the media uses (and arguably invents) some terrorist threats to divide people and make them afraid of each other.

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Arson-for-profit crimes are a form of enterprise crime

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As an aspect of community policing, strategic policing:

a. focuses on random patrol and rapid response to calls for police service. b. is very similar to traditional policing methodologies. c. involves visionary incorporation of police methods to target high-volume offenders and locations. d. is contrary to Robert Peel's principles of policing. e. all of the above.

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