How is the structure of terrorist groups similar to the structure of organized crime groups?

What will be an ideal response?


“The only general characteristic of terror- ism generally agreed upon is that terrorism involves violence and the threat of violence.”15 However, the criterion of violence alone does not produce a useful definition because it includes many acts not usually considered terrorism, such as war, riot, organized crime, and even a simple assault.

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Which unit has the responsibility for the examination of body fluids and organs for the presence of drugs and poisons?

A) physical science unit B) evidence collection unit C) trace evidence unit D) biology unit E) toxicology unit

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In the context of the three styles of law enforcement agencies identified by Wilson, which of the following is the primary mission of a watchman-style department?

A. improvement of the quality of life B. adherence to due process C. community service D. order maintenance E. law enforcement

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Cocorrectional prisons are usually ________, and security is typically ________.

A. small; minimum B. small; medium C. large; "high/close" D. large; medium

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Which of the following has been subject to the most controversy regarding using DNA testing in criminal cases?

a. Challenges to the theoretical validity of "DNA fingerprint" b. Contamination of the DNA sample at the crime scene c. Contamination of the DNA in the laboratory d. Calculations based on the current database

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