Discuss the main duties and responsibilities of correctional officers in prisons today

What will be an ideal response?


Answers should review the general duties listed in the text, including: enforcing rules and keeping order within prisons; supervising and controlling inmate activities; helping in offender counseling and rehabilitation; inspecting facility conditions; searching inmates for contraband; and reporting on inmate conduct.

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A. black plague mafia B. trench coat mafia C. vigilante mafia D. black jacket mafia E. payback mafia

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Stop and frisks impact a greater number of people than those actually arrested

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to research conducted by the University of Maryland, which crime prevention strategy will likely be effective in preventing some form of crime?

a. gun buyback programs b. police newsletters with local crime information c. correctional boot camps using traditional military training d. providing extra police patrols in high-crime hot spots

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The arguments about censorship are heated and deal with the core issue of _____

a. Privacy b. Freedom c. Security d. Democracy

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