Which philosophy allows a police officer to detain a juvenile for his or her own protection, such as when the officer detects a dangerous situation involving family or peers?
a. child-saving
b. culpability protecting
c. in loco parentis
d. parens patriae
c
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The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 had what effect on the authority of federal, state, and local law enforcement agents to search and seize persons and things?
a. Reduced it b. Had no effect c. Expanded it d. None of the answers are correct.
Which of the following was not one of Sir Robert Peel's nine principles of policing?
A) ?The basic mission for which the police exist is to make arrests and aid in convictions. B) ?The ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent on public approval of police actions. C) ?Police must secure the willing cooperation of the public in voluntary observance of the law in order to secure and maintain public respect. D) ?Police preserve public favor by constantly demonstrating absolute impartial service to the law. E) ?Police use physical force to the extent necessary to secure observance of the law.
In 1989, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 was amended to prohibit:
a. smoking on school property b. the placement of juveniles in adult lockups and jails c. the placement of status offenders in secure detention facilities d. the waiver of juveniles to the adult criminal justice system