Define a stop

What will be an ideal response?


A stop is the detention of a person by a law enforcement officer for the purpose of investigation.

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DNA was used during the 2001 "Green River" killings' investigation and trial

a. True b. False

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Until the late Middle Ages, prisons were used primarily to detain people awaiting trial.

a. true b. false

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Which of the following is the primary mission of the D.A.R.E. program?

A. to treat young people who are addicted to drugs B. to provide children with the information and skills they need to live drug-and-violence-free lives and to establish positive relationships between students and police C. to arrest as many juvenile drug dealers as possible D. All of the answers are correct.

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Prostitution is a common problem in many communities. It is estimated that there are about 250,000 prostitutes in the nation. What is their weekly clientele base?

A. 700,000 B. 3 billion C. 1.5 million D. 1.5 billion

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