Define, compare, and contrast the terms "police corruption" and "abuse of authority."

What will be an ideal response?


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A suspect has captured a hostage and is now barricaded. The suspect is using the hostage as a shield, to increase his bargaining power with the police. Which of the following is most correct?

A. The period when the initial seizure occurs is the least critical. B. Refusal to allow the suspect to take the hostage from the scene probably will greatly increase the danger to the hostage. C. Time operates to the advantage of the police in such cases. D. If the suspect is permitted to remove the hostage because of unusual circumstances, the route of escape should not be kept under surveillance.

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A ______ is a nonimmigrant visa that allows a foreign victim of human trafficking to remain in the United States for up to 4 years.

a. U-Visa b. T-Visa c. V-Visa d. H-Visa

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The conditions that led to the rise of extremist parties

a. were not present in Gaza, neither was there support for Hamas, so they may be extremist. b. were present in Gaza, and support for Hamas was also increasing, indicating that they may be extremist. c. were not present in Gaza, but support for Hamas was increasing, indicating that they are not extremist. d. were present in Gaza, but support for Hamas decreased during that time, indicating that they are probably not extremist.

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Any behavior that is prohibited by the juvenile law of the state is called ________.

A. gang behavior B. delinquency C. a crime D. a felony

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