When stopping a person for investigative purposes based upon "reasonable suspicion," officers may use

a. no force, only verbal warnings
b. reasonable and necessary force given the circumstances
c. their hands, but no devices, to control the subject
d. deadly force


b

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One of the major challenges facing victim assistance practitioners today is:

A. professionalization. B. success. C. funding. D. accessibility.

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Police and other law enforcement agents are termed the gatekeepers of society because:

a. Gatekeepers was a historic term associated with the London Metropolitan Police. b. Police initiate contact with law violators. c. Police provide security in American society. d. Gatekeeping involves opening and closing a flow; thus, police discretion controls the gates of the justice system.

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________is a force that is external in nature that causes strain upon the body, both physical and emotional

A) Disillusionment B) Stress C) Strain D) Depression

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Gary runs a fencing operation in the city of Dallas. He specializes in jewelry and watches. He recently received $5 million worth of diamonds stolen from an overseas shipment from Africa

Because of the dollar value of the items Gary fences he rubs elbows with numerous affluent members of Dallas. Therefore, he has the opportunity to gain information about illegal acts committed my many of these rich acquaintances. As a result Gary is able to secure a tidy income simply by threatening to reveal their dirty, dark secrets. Additionally, Gary has planted one of his associates inside the federal copyright office. When Gary receives information that a major copyright is passing through the office, he pays the associate to place Gary's name on the copyright. What crimes has Gary committed? What elements of those crimes apply to this scenario?

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