Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1) Second degree murder is the causing of death of a person while committing a criminal act and not acting under the influence of sudden passion.
2) The police homicide unit is probably one of the most underappreciated unit because most homicides go unsolved.
3) The preferred method of selecting a homicide detective is through written exams.
4) Analyzing the homicide 911 call can provide invaluable clues to the investigators.
15) Successful homicide units should assign no more than 10 primary cases per year to each detective.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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