Explain the two types of liability that police supervisors may incur, as well as the five areas of liability.

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The two types of liability for police fall under 42 U.S. Code Section 1983 and negligence. As a result of case law, there are currently five areas in which supervisors have been found liable as a result of negligence: (1) negligent assignment, (2) negligent failure to supervise, (3) negligent failure to direct, (4) negligent entrustment, and (5) negligent failure to investigate or discipline

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Which of the following is true of the American Bar Association standards on legal ethics?

a. They have consistently required lawyers to blow the whistle on clients they discover to be engaged in fraud b. They prohibit lawyer cooperation with law authorities in any circumstance whatsoever involving the lawyer’s client c. They appear to simultaneously prohibit attorney participation in client misconduct while discouraging attorney investigation of client activities d. They clearly state that protection of the public welfare always takes precedence over lawyer/client confidentiality

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Discuss in detail the history and significance of the Walnut Street Jail.

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These specialty courts are an alternative method for dealing with juvenile offenders

A) Drug courts. B) Youth courts. C) Mental health courts. D) Veterans courts.

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Which of the following is not a common victims’ right given by all the states?

A. right to compensation B. notification of rights C. victim case worker D. notification of court appearances

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