Which exception to the exclusionary rule permits the use at trial of evidence illegally obtained by the police if they can demonstrate that they would have discovered the evidence anyway by legal means?
a. Good faith exception
b. Inevitable discovery exception
c. Impeachment exception
d. Lawful exception
b. Inevitable discovery exception
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The _______ is one of the oldest police offices and in many states is authorized by the state constitution.
A. Constable B. State police C. Sheriff D. Coroner
What is the investigative goal of the police officer in interviewing a rape victim?
A) It is to gather evidence in order to convict the suspect B) It is to cross-examine the victim to identify potential pitfalls in her story to determine prosecution strategies C) To determine why the victim is the victim D) To determine if and how the crime occurred
Which of the following is NOT a typical task performed by a crime analyst?
a. review daily all police reports to identify patterns and trends b. research and analyze long-term problems c. draft press releases d. develop and link local intelligence concerning criminals and criminal organizations