In the criminal justice system, ______.
A. state and local jurisdictions are of equal power
B. state laws have more authority than local ones
C. local laws have more authority than state ones
D. state and local jurisdictions do not interact
B. state laws have more authority than local ones
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The first probation statute in the United States was enacted in 1878
a. True b. False
The majority of officers work day shifts, which means that drowsiness and fatigue are a minor problem in policing
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
______ is a characteristic that is seen as a drawback of using the paramilitary structure in a police organization.
a. Central command structure b. Strong enforcement of regulations and rules c. Discouragement of individual creativity d. Terminology similar to that of the military
One who has the intent to inflict cruel or extreme pain and suffering and does so would be guilty of:
a. sexual assault. b. mayhem. c. torture. d. assault.