What term describes the condition that exists when an individual acts in an official government capacity and with the appearance of legal power?

A) Culpability B) Color of the law
C) Absolute immunity D) Exclusionary rule


B

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A way to reduce the chances of victimization by unknown persons is:

a. To avoid places known for disorder. b. To avoid places known for violence. c. All of the above d. None of the above

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Order maintenance is the police handling of incidents that are not crimes, but public nuisance matters about which the police officer uses discretion to decide a course of action

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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________ is/are a data collection program run by the FBI that tallies crime statistics annually. Reports under the program consist primarily of data on crimes reported to the police and of arrests

A) Victim Assistance Reports B) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program C) National Crime Victimization Survey D) Victims of Crime Reports

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A person who provokes her own victimization via violence and aggression toward others is referred to as ______.

a. a minority b. a wanton c. an immigrant d. a tormentor

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