In certain instances, local agencies may be liable for injuries to citizens that have occurred as a result of the agencies' failure to act

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Which of the following types of interviews is mentioned in the chapter?

a. internet interviews or web surveys b. mail and self-administrated questionnaires c. telephone interviews d. face-to-face interviews e. all of the above were in the chapter

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Define intelligence-led policing and describe how it differs from data-driven policing.

What will be an ideal response?

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The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 include this category to the list of hate crimes.

a. Disabilities b. Gender c. Age d. Occupations

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A police officer stops a car for speeding and conducts an illegal search of the trunk without a warrant or consent from the owner or operator. During the search, the officer however, finds a three kilos of cocaine, $35,000 in cash, and several stolen guns. Based on the exclusionary rule, what are the courts likely to do with the evidence in this case?

A) The courts will likely admit the evidence into court. B) The courts will likely admit the stolen guns into court due to the "Greater Danger" premise but will exclude the other evidence from court proceedings. C) The courts will look at the totality of the circumstances, and based on the suspect's previous convictions, will determine whether or not the evidence will be admitted. D) The courts will likely exclude the evidence from court.

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