What was the most significant finding in the Kansas City Rapid Response Study?

a. The faster the police responded to a crime, the more likely the crime was solved.
b. The mere presence of police officers in a neighborhood deterred crime.
c. Citizens must call the police immediately after a crime had occurred.
d. Police detectives typically use technology and skill to solve crimes.


c. Citizens must call the police immediately after a crime had occurred.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Public concern and media attention of child sexual abuse have prompted legislation including increased ______.

A. sexual offender registration B. three strike laws C. trauma-based support groups for juveniles D. use of early intervention programs

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How do backers of the restorative justice model view punitive methods of correction?

a. as restorative to the social capital of society b. as stigmatizing to the offender c. as effective if used in combination with parole and aftercare d. as no more effective than more humanitarian efforts

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Chad Faulstick, a construction worker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is arrested for the premeditated murder of his wife, Charity. Charity, a school teacher in Pittsburgh, was found dead and buried in woods approximately three miles from her house two weeks after she was reported missing by her parents. Given this information, answer the following questions.?Being a profile case for the city

and surrounding area, it is important for the prosecutor and defense to question the jurors to eliminate any bias. This process is called: A) ?venire. B) ?voir dire. C) ?challenge for cause. D) ?peremptory challenge. E) ?due process.

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