The authors suggest that police officers are regularly confronted with details wherein "both sides are right." Discuss examples of such ethical dilemmas or confrontations where the police have to "referee" between citizens (or groups of citizens), each of whom is, from his or her perspective, right.

What will be an ideal response?


Conflicting perspectives, such as neighbors seeking a quiet evening and party throwers seeking a reasonable volume for music and conversation.

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Individuals assigned to facilitate the performance of police tasks are recognized as _______________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Michael Milken's scheme was exposed as a result of:

A. Milken becoming suddenly reclusive and secretive. B. Ivan Boetsky. C. salesman defection. D. Milken's testimony before Congress.

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________ boys try to make the best of bad situations, according to Cohen.

A. College B. Street C. Corner D. Delinquent

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A legislative act convicting a person of a crime without benefit of a trial is called an ex post facto law

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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