A geographic location that is known to be the scene of repeated delinquent activity is called a:
a. critical area
b. party zone
c. hot zone
d. hot spot
d
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Match the following terms to their definitions
1. Persistent thief a. A preference for a certain type of criminal offense 2. Offense specialization b. A person whose property crimes are guided mainly by opportunity 3. Professional criminal c. A person who continues to commit property crimes despite not having a high level of success 4. Occasional offender d. A person who makes a living from property crimes and engages in offending that is planned
Antagonistic cliques and subcultures within the police department can lead to what type of stress for officers?
a. Professional b. Discrimination-based c. Occupational d. Vicarious
Which of the following officers best fits the FBI profile of officers who are feloniously killed in the United States?
A) A 25-year-old Hispanic male officer assigned to drug enforcement
B) A 40-year-old African American female officer engaged in undercover work
C) A 35-year-old white male officer assigned to patrol
D) A 50-year-old white male officer engaged in traffic enforcement
Rational-choice theory, unlike traditional theories, is not concerned with strategies of
A. overall crime prevention. B. law enforcement. C. policymaking. D. crime planning.