Briefly explain the five functions of selective enforcement.

What will be an ideal response?


It gives officers more power and control, promotes behavioral change in offenders, allows officers to decide how to allocate their time and resources, allows officers to assess risk, and promotes public safety.

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In the case of ___________________, the U.S. Supreme Court held that police agencies have a legitimate, "rational" interest in establishing such rules and regulations regarding officer dress codes

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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An individual makes conflict public and a third party becomes involved in the dispute. Which stage of disputing does this fall under?

A. preconflict stage B. grievance stage C. dispute stage D. conflict stage

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Rape is a common law offense in the United States today

a. True b. False

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Public drunkenness is the state of being intoxicated to the degree that one is unable to care for oneself in a _______ place

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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