A federal civil suit alleging police misconduct that is filed against a local police officer is commonly known as a

A) Title 42 lawsuit.
B) Section 1983 lawsuit.
C) Bivens action.
D) tort claim.


B) Section 1983 lawsuit.

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Which of the following is not a classification of a "bad" judge?

a. Bias c. Laziness b. Judicial temperament d. Incompetence

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The 9/11 attacks were said to have originated from.

A) Iraq. ?B) Afghanistan. C) Afghanistan and Iraq. ?D) Saudi Arabia.

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________ is the most common blood-borne illness in the United States and is a serious problem among criminal offenders

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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This era had a fast-paced service style with computers and communication becoming commonplace and the use of automobiles improving:

a. 1900-1940 b. 1950-1970 c. 1980-present d. None of the above

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