Which statement is true of changes in crime over time?

a. The crime rate has steadily increased since the mid-1960s.
b. The crime rate has significantly decreased since 1980.
c. Crime increased significantly between 1960 and the early 1990s and has dropped precipitously since then.
d. Crime decreased between 1970 and 2000 but has steadily increased since 2001.


c. Crime increased significantly between 1960 and the early 1990s and has dropped precipitously since then.

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a. a combination of cocaine and heroin. b. a smokable form methamphetamine. c. refined cocaine that comes in rock form. d. a form of LSD.

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Most sheriff's forces are not entitled to perform functions that extend beyond crime prevention

a. true b. false

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__________ lies at the heart of the criminal justice process.

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

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