An officer happens upon a juvenile who is placing graffiti on the side of a building. This has been a pervasive problem in the community, so the officer decides to confront the suspect. Even though the juvenile is respectful and compliant when confronted, the officer, who is frustrated with the graffiti problem, issues the juvenile a citation for vandalism. Which of the following factors likely led to the officer issuing a citation rather than a warning?

A. the citizen’s attitude
B. the officer’s attitude
C. the law
D. the type of crime


B. the officer’s attitude

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Which of the following individuals is known for establishing the groundwork for the first modern police force in England during the eighteenth-century?

A) Tom Jones B) Johnathan Wild C) William Pitt D) Henry Fielding

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a. zoophilia b. necrophilia c. asphyxiophilia d. voyeurism

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Which of the following statements describes a problem with the implementation of selective incarceration?

A) Many individuals end up returning to committing crimes after being released. B) It is difficult to correctly identify those who should be incarcerated. C) Very high-risk offenders often are released inadvertently. D) There is not enough room in the nation's already overcrowded and understaffed prisons.

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