Police officers are considered policy makers because
A) The sum of their discretionary decisions adds up to policy
B) Police administrators are often elected to state legislatures
C) Legislators note citation records in revising criminal statues
D) Police are among the biggest lobbying groups in the United States
Answer: A
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a. low parental self-control b. urban renewal c. driving while Black d. structurally disadvantaged slum communities
Undercover officers must be careful not to entrap suspects. Entrapment occurs when undercover agents ________
A. avoid getting involved in a crime B. prohibit someone from committing a crime C. finance a criminal activity D. induce someone to commit a crime
Explain the rationale of the Court in establishing a bright-line rule that a custodial arrest for any offense gives rise to an officer’s authority to conduct a search incident to an arrest. Do you agree with the Court’s position? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
_________ prisons are a less secure institution that houses nonviolent offenders and provides more opportunities for contact with the outside world
A) ?Minimum-security B) ?Medium-security C) ?Maximum-security D) ?Super-maximum-security E) Mini- maximum-security