Before the 1940s, no black police officers worked in the Deep South; they were eliminated from the hiring process because they:
a. posed a threat to white supremacy.
b. did not have a high school diploma.
c. were involved in too many use-of-force issues.
d. refused to work under white commanders.
a
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Regardless of how community policing is implemented, the core elements of problem solving and community ________ are especially important.
A. caring B. partnerships C. hope D. participation
When the Court in McBoyle v. United States ruled that taking an airplane did not qualify as the taking of a “self-propelled vehicle,” the general characteristic of criminal law that the Court emphasized was _____
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which statement is false?
a. Research shows a strong correlation between legal variables and the type and length of sentence received. b. There is a clear and concise relationship between social class and sentencing. c. Judges may perceive women as better risks than men, thus creating gender bias in sentencing. d. Victim characteristics may influence sentencing.
The Supreme Court has held that 15 to 20 seconds is a reasonable amount of time between an officer's knock and announcement of a search warrant and actual forced entry
Indicate whether the statement is true or false