What is the main advantage and the main weakness of neutron activation analysis?

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The major advantage of neutron activation analysis is that it provides a nondestructive method for identifying and quantitating trace elements. A major weakness of the technique is its expense and regulatory requirements. Only a handful of crime laboratories worldwide have access to a nuclear reactor, and sophisticated analyzers are needed to detect and discriminate gamma-ray emissions.

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Which of the following is not one of Kauffman’s (1988) five types of prison officer attitudes?

a. polyannas b. black hats c. hard asses d. burnouts

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The first witnesses in a criminal case are called by the:

a. Defense b. Prosecutor c. Trial judge d. Jury

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A formalized arrangement, usually involving a neutral hearing board, whereby institutionalized individuals have the opportunity to register complaints about the conditions of their confinement.

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Good public relations can also promote the ____________ program and its safety and protection objectives

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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