According to the text, which of the following besides education, training, and length of service of the officer has been shown to influence an officer’s decision on how a case will be handled?

a. the attitude of the suspect
b. wishes of the complainant
c. mood of the officer
d. what the highest-ranking officer on shift would want done


b. wishes of the complainant

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a. true b. false

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A criminal network has places where participants congregate, "hangouts," places that welcome their patronage. According to the text, what are these called?

a. points of convergence b. working class bars c. elite night clubs d. trade association

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Which of the following is false about the long-lasting negative effects of child poverty?

a. Educational achievement scores have closed between children in affluent and low income families b. Family wealth is in increasingly important determinant of high school graduation and college attendance c. Mental and physical health is impaired due to poverty d. Social behavior differs because of socio-economic status

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