Briefly explain why the venues in this chapter cast off traditional policing methods in favor of COPPS

What will be an ideal response?


A common thread running through most (if not all) of the COPPS approaches in this chapter is the realization by the police that new strategies were necessary for addressing crime and neighborhood disorder. The cities, counties, and state organizations discussed in this chapter demonstrated that the path to attaining a full-fledged COPPS initiative involves a complete transformation in ideology and more than mere rhetoric. The results demonstrate that, while this transition may not be an easy one, the rewards can be substantial.

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The _____ is the postmortem examination of the victim in a suspicious death case and is performed by a physician specializing in determining cause of death

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A criminal network typically functions within a subcultural environment, often referred to as a(n) _____________ whose affiliates range from actual members of criminal groups to persons with marginal employment (e.g., bouncers, professional gamblers)

A) ?clandestine society B) ?posse C) ?secret fraternity D) ?underworld

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A police officer who issues a citation for every infraction, no matter how minor, is following the of the law

What will be an ideal response?

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Warrantless searches often will take place at the entry points into the United States—border crossings, ports, and airports

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

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