A guideline for completing the Presentence Investigation Report (PSI), _______________, refers to the PSI reporting officer should use technical words and phrases only if they are commonly known among practitioners in the criminal justice and/or court system.

a. brevity
b. sources of information
c. technical words and phrases
d. style and format


c. technical words and phrases

Criminal Justice

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Do police really have a daily perception of violence? How does this relate to the perceived need for psychological distance?

What will be an ideal response?

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Corrections serves which primary functions for accused and convicted individuals?

a. management, job placement, drug counseling, and housing services b. investigation, accusation, defense, and treatment c. punishment, counseling, tracking, and coaching d. management, punishment, supervision, and treatment

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Which of the following is inconsistent with the paramilitary model of policing?

a. rigid differences among ranks b. emphasis on individual creativity c. centralized command structure d. strong enforcement of rules, regulations, and discipline

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