Cruel and unusual punishments are prohibited by the __________ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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International mail may be opened without reasonable suspicion by postal inspectors under the plenary border search authority

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Define police subculture.

What will be an ideal response?

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______ is based on ethical practice and characteristics such as good personal character, personal and organizational accountability, a commitment to higher education and continuous training, and intolerance for misconduct.

a. Discretion b. Corruption c. Professionalism d. Inefficiency

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Civilians, as opposed to police officers, conduct the majority of the recruitment and selection process. 2. The Office of Personnel Management included a clause that allows for discrimination based on sexual orientation in certain occupations. 3. Affirmative action programs are intended to prevent discrimination in current hiring and promotional practices, but they may not be used to remedy past discrimination in hiring and promotions. 4. Skin color is an example of an immutable characteristic. 5. Requiring that employees speak only English on the job may violate Title VII unless the organization shows that the requirement is necessary to conduct business.

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