The financial cost of gunshot injury and death, in terms of medical costs, lost productivity, pain, suffering, and reduced quality of life, was estimated at over ________ each year.

A. 60 billion
B. 20 billion
C. 40 billion
D. 10 billion


Answer: A

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a. That gay and lesbian couples reported significantly more domestic violence than heterosexual couples b. That the level of domestic violence was slightly less than heterosexual couples c. That the level of domestic violence among gay and lesbian couples was impossible to determine d. That gays and lesbian tended not to report domestic violence

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following statements best reflects the U.S. Supreme Court's position on parole?

A) Parole may be granted at the sole discretion of a warden, and due process rights do not play a role in this decision. B) Parole may be granted at the discretion of the issuing judge, and due process rights may be taken into account in his or her decision. C) Parole is a right, and the full range of due process rights must be afforded at parole-granting hearings. D) Parole is a privilege, and the full range of due process rights are not required at parole-granting hearings.

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The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics is focused more directly on the public servant role, as opposed to the crime fighter role

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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