During the political era in American policing, local politicians rewarded their friends with jobs on the police force. This practice was known as ________.

A. political payback
B. nepotism
C. job security
D. patronage


Answer: D

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a. Avoid cross-contamination of evidence. b. Shake off all garments to be sent for examination before neatly folding them. c. Send as much potential evidence as possible to the crime lab to ensure that nothing is missed. d. Package all items from each individual together in one bag to avoid later confusion.

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__________ refers to probation and parole practices based on research findings

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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You are a prosecutor trying a man on battery charges. You truly believe the man is guilty and feel there are ways to get the truth out of the man. A coworker friend asserts his feelings about the case, which are the same as yours. He then develops a plan to get the man to confess, but it is a less than ideal method. What would you do and why? What does the law say about this kind of situation? Is it more important to get the answers you need, no matter the method? Explain.

What will be an ideal response?

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What amendment to the Constitution prohibits excessive bail?

a. the Eighth Amendment. b. the Sixth Amendment. c. the Fourth Amendment. d. the Fifth Amendment.

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