Which of the following terms refers to common citizens who contact police with information about a crime?

A. witnesses
B. investigators
C. informants
D. interrogators


C. informants

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Who can issue a valid search warrant?

a. A trial judge involved in the case b. A police chief not involved in the case c. A magistrate who is neutral and detached d. A state attorney general

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The first drug court was introduced in ______.

a. 1973 b. 1981 c. 1989 d. 1996

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What was a concern by judicial proponents of the “hands-off doctrine” regarding prisoner rights?

A. Decisions by justices not trained in penology could undermine the discipline of the prison. B. Justices needed to ensure that prisoners suffered as retribution for their crimes. C. Justices needed to recognize that the Constitution invalidated the rights of incarcerated persons. D. Granting rights to prisoners could increase the likelihood of serious injury to correctional officers.

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Proactive policing is associated with:

A) aggressive patrol. B) the use of technology. C) rapid response. D) procedural justice. E) broken windows policing.

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