"Widening the net" refers to:
a. reducing the use of prison sentences for offenders convicted of minor crimes.
b. increased efforts by prosecutors to have white-collar offenders sent to prison.
c. including in pretrial diversion programs some offenders who would not have been dealt with by the legal system had the programs not existed.
d. increasing the number of police officers on the streets.
Answer: c
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________ refers to the implementation of access control, video cameras, fencing and buffer zones around targets, and structural changes that enhance security.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In the Minnesota v. Dickerson (1993) case, what actions did the officers perform that the U.S. Supreme Court found to be an illegal search?
a. followed a suspect they were chasing inside a house b. slid a cellophane-wrapped lump of crack in a pocket c. conducted a knock and talk at the suspect's motel d. squeezed the suspect's soft luggage stored on a bus
A person intentionally gets in the way of an officer who is attempting a lawful arrest. The person
a. can be held civilly responsible for his or her actions. b. can be arrested for hindering apprehension. c. must be informed of his or her constitutional rights. d. should be reported to the county or district attorney.
The process of teaching qualified police recruits about the organization and its culture begins immediately after their applications have been accepted and they undergo basic training in the _______________
a. citizens police academy c. field training officer program b. police academy d. none of the above