Failure to fairly represent all genders and races within police departments has led to several negative consequences. Which of the following is NOT one of the negative consequences listed in your textbook?
A. sensational publicity
B. consent decrees
C. court-ordered quotas to achieve the desired diversity
D. expensive lawsuits
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Judy Smith was just dumped by her boyfriend of 5 years, Stephen Myers. Stephen has found a new woman in his life and is about to take her on a 7-day Caribbean cruise. Judy is distraught at the thought of Stephen with another woman
She writes a letter threatening to blow up the entire cruise ship if Stephen does not take her back. Federal law enforcement learns of the threat to the cruise ship and uses the PATRIOT Act to investigate Judy. Has Judy committed a crime of terrorism? Why or why not? Should the PATRIOT Act be used to investigate this type of crime?
The Eastern Penitentiary was characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
A) silence. B) inside cells. C) separation of inmates. D) solitary confinement.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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