An individual commits a crime because he has "nothing to lose." This indicates a lack of which of the following social bonds?

a. Attachment
b. Belief
c. Commitment
d. Involvement


c. Commitment

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You can be a police supervisor and a leader at the same time

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When an officer arrives at the scene of a crime, one of the officer's first responsibilities is to broadcast information about the crime to dispatch and other patrol units

a. True b. False

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The __________ approach to criminology is based on the assumption that human behavior is a product of biological, economic, psychological, and social factors, and that the scientific method can be applied to ascertain the causes of individual behavior

a. Classical School b. Positivist School c. Progressive School d. Neoclassical School

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Most police tasks revolve around non-criminal activities, such as directing traffic and operating holding cells

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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