In deciding what to do with a juvenile offender, police officers may be influenced by their perception of community alternatives to police intervention

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


True

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As it relates to criminal investigations, what were the most significant recommendations following the PERF study?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is NOT a guideline to be followed during a photo array identification?

A) Use the most recent photo of the suspect. B) Retain all the photos for possible later use in court. C) Restrict the photos to persons who closely match the witness's description. D) Include several individuals with similar facial features. E) If the suspect is in a group photo, have other group photos in the stack of photos.

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Which of the following is not one of the three elements included in Edwin Sutherland's definition of criminology?

a. The process of breaking laws b. The process of making laws c. How we react to the breaking of laws d. The operation of the criminal justice system

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Cohen argues that ________ band together to form a subculture in which they can define status in ways that seem attainable to them.

A. corner boys B. college boys C. street boys D. delinquent boys

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