The choice between two or more possible means of handling a situation by police officers is called:

a. discrimination. b. discretion.
c. improvisation.
d. profiling.


b

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Which of the following are community violence prevention strategies discussed in the text?

a. Rebuilding the village b. Improving self-esteem c. Providing access to health care d. All of the above

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In what type of punishment does the offender directly compensate the victim for the harm caused by the criminal offense?

A. restitution B. electronic monitoring C. a fine D. community service

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The National Directory of Corrections Construction classified prisons into five general types. Identify and describe the five styles.

What will be an ideal response?

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Medical use of hallucinogens has been largely replaced by benzodiazepines

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

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