Do you agree with Thomas Schelling that the business of organized crime is extortion, and that those criminals who provide goods and services are its victims? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
[This question calls for individualized answers.] A good answer will discuss issues of licensing by organized crime, consequences of resisting, violence and fear of violence, and inability to report crime if the victim is himself unlawful in some way.
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According to Esbensen et al. (2001), what is perhaps the most valid measure of gang membership?
a) gang reported membership lists b) self nomination c) government reports d) the Levene test
Police officers who participate in more passive types of police corruption are referred to as:
a. meat-eaters. b. grass-eaters. c. dirt-eaters. d. bug-eaters.
Correctional personnel have a role to play in preventing terrorist attacks on America by:
a. Patroling the streets. b. Inflicting harsh punishments on terrorists. c. Following reactive procedures. d. Intelligence-gathering.
Judges may modify:
A) parole conditions. B) study release conditions. C) work release conditions. D) probation orders.