The police officer who have the greatest amount of discretion are
a. Detectives
b. Police chiefs
c. Patrol officers
d. Sergeants
C
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A liberal approach to crime control includes:
a. rehabilitation. b. increased punishment. c. large police forces. d. swift convictions. e. retribution.
Imagine you are a criminological researcher interested in studying violence. Describe what in particular you are interested in learning. Then indicate which type of social science research you should employ and why.
What will be an ideal response?
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following is true of youths’ criminal behavior and gang membership?
A. Despite prior delinquent activity, youth are likely to become more actively involved in delinquent activity while involved with a gang. B. Youth are unlikely to engage in delinquency while actively involved with a gang. C. Youth exhibit elevated levels of delinquency during times of active involvement with a gang. D. Youth involved with a gang are likely to commit their first offenses only after joining the group.
A crime is defined as a felony or misdemeanor based on actual, not possible, possible
a. True b. False