Compare and contrast specific deterrence to general deterrence. Provide examples of each

What will be an ideal response?


Specific—individual is deterred from committing a crime based on the nature of the punishment, example: dui driver kills someone and must go to a victim impact panel to listen to the persons family he/she killed; general—ability to prevent non offenders from committing crimes for fear of punishment, example watching a punishment such as floggings in the street.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Most public housing residents know where drug deals are made

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

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Police officers will always be held civilly liable for their actions, even if they were acting in good faith. TRUE OR FALSE

What will be an ideal response?

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The requirement that law enforcement officers follow written, departmental procedures when conducting inventory searches is called the _______________ _______________ _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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