The "veil of ignorance" refers to the concept that in order to be fair, one who is deciding a punishment should not know who the offender or victim are

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


True

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Consider the practice of sealing juvenile records. Should juvenile records be sealed or should they be readily available to those who work in criminal justice?

What will be an ideal response?

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Agencies that are successful in building a diverse police force often involve the community in the recruiting process

a. True b. False

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According to Donald Scott’s study of federal antitrust cases, which of the following would not be a factor in the decision to prosecute?

a. The quality of the evidence b. The size of the parties involved c. The public demand for prison sentences in antitrust cases d. The likely impact of such prosecution on the department’s reputation

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An investigator is dealing with a(n) _____ print when they discover an impression made on the icing of a cupcake.

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

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