List the circumstances in which courts have found that the "legitimate security interests" of a jail or prison justify the use of force by correctional officers.

What will be an ideal response?


1. Acting in self-defense.Acting to defend the safety of a third person, such as a member of the prison staff or another inmate.2. Upholding the rules of the institution.3. Preventing a crime such as assault, destruction of property, or theft.4. Preventing an escape effort.

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According to the Supreme Court in Michigan v. Summers, the police may _______people as needed while serving a search warrant

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Compared to the residents of large cities, people who live in small towns and rural areas are more likely to:

a. believe that police presence rather than social networks make their communities safe. b. deal with other people in terms of the roles they play rather than on a personal basis. c. rely on informal, rather than formal, means to control crime in their communities. d. hold norms of noninvolvement.

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Juries perform several functions vital to the trial process. Select two of these six functions and explain their importance.

What will be an ideal response?

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The governmental institution with responsibility for enacting laws is the legislature

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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