Briefly describe the notion of police subculture, using at least one example to illustrate your response

What will be an ideal response?


Should include a description of police subculture as consisting of or encompassing informal values that may conflict with the formal values of the institution or organization. May also include some description of the police value system and its relationship to police deviance. Examples could be tied to informal values generally (e.g., difficulty in doing things ‘by the book') or specifically to forms of police deviance (e.g., use of excessive force, perjury to protect fellow officers, etc.).

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A written order issued by a judicial officer requiring an individual to appear in court to give testimony is called a ________

a. warrant b. motion c. subpoena d. verdict

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Which agency (or agencies) participates in the Uniform Crime Reporting system?

A) Only state law enforcement agencies B) Only the military police, under the Uniform Code of Military Justice C) Only local law enforcement agencies D) State and local law enforcement agencies

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Another concern regarding federal _________ laws is that they pave the way to religious persecution through "hate speech," in particular for Christians and other faith groups who hold traditional beliefs on homosexuality

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Implementation evaluations are the most expensive form of evaluation. 2. Media effects are an unimportant consideration in corrections. 3. Research and evaluation is a critical dimension of correctional programs. 4. The goals of Hawaii’s Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) program are completely aligned with classical criminology’s emphasis on rational choice and deterrence.

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