According to research provided in the text, which of the following is not a factor associated with the use of force by police?
a. time of year (season)
b. suspect's mental illness
c. suspect's gang membership
d. presence of onlookers
a
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a. Obliterated writings b. Indented writings c. Questioned writings d. Charred writings
Define contraband and give three examples of articles of contraband
Answer: • Defined as the possession or trafficking articles so detrimental to the welfare of society that public policy demands that it be unlawful to possess such items, regardless of the reasons • Example – unprescribed narcotics, possession of burglary tools with the required criminal intent, and possession of a firearm with the necessary criminal intent a. general intent. b. specific intent. c. recklessness. d. (a) and (b)
Which additions to social control theories would examine the different levels of control placed on boys and girls in patriarchal households as affecting different deviancy?
a) Power control theory b) Critical race theory c) General theory of crime d) Self-control theory
Crime Stoppers is a program in which police:
a. operate decoy programs where they dress like possible crime victims. b. open up storefronts and pose as criminals who buy stolen property. c. ask television and radio stations to publicize a "crime of the week" so citizens can call tips into a special police phone number. d. all of these choices