Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. It is better to rely on the personal opinions and observations of people who have worked within the criminal justice system for a long time than on data gathered using scientific methods and analyzed with statistics.
2. Science is grounded in theory.
3. A hypothesis must hold true in order for the theory itself to be considered valid.
4. Exploratory research occurs when there is limited knowledge about a certain phenomenon and researchers embark into unfamiliar territory as they attempt to study this social event.
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. True
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The protesters are NOT committing an offense because the police officers can still access the police facilities by using the rear entrance. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In Kirby v. Illinois the Court held that a defendant does not have the right to counsel at a showup conducted following an arrest but before his or her ____________.
a. arraignment b. preliminary hearing c. indictment d. all of the above
Which of the following is/are true of felony crimes? Select all that apply
a. They can be prosecuted in both criminal and civil courts. b. They hold an incarceration rate of more than one year. c. They must include injury to a person. d. They do not include the threat of force.
Why are use-of-force forms an important part of documentation? Select all that apply
a. They protect officers from liability. b. They protect the department from liability. c. They detail the officer's decision-making process leading up to the use of force. d. They prove to the public that officers are not power-hungry.