The reduction of criminal penalties associated with the personal possession of a controlled substance is known as ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: Decriminalization

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Which of the following techniques is used to disrupt possible misconduct?

a. rotating personnel across shifts and geographic assignments b. micro-managing all officers with the use of CSOs c. widening recruitment d. not hiring minorities or females

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How can it be said that policing has come full circle, returning to its origins?

What will be an ideal response?

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Questions of fact decided by a judge will receive what standard of appellate review?

a. de novo c. clear error b. reasonableness d. abuse of discretion

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Research conducted in both the United States and abroad shows that children raised in homes with one or both parents absent may be prone to antisocial behavior

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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