Discuss the pros and cons of probation and parole officers carrying firearms
What will be an ideal response?
• Control vs. treatment
• Probation and parole work can be dangerous and officers should be able to protect themselves
• Probation and parole clients are often dangerous felons who sometimes reoffend. Is an armed probation and parole officer with arrest powers sometimes in the best position to make an arrest when warranted?
• Will arming a probation and parole officer weaken his position as a treatment agent / social worker?
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a. Warrant requirement b. Probable cause requirement c. Exclusionary rule d. All of the above
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A. prevent crime; active investigation B. solve crime; active investigation C. prevent crime; preventive patrol D. solve crime; preventive patrol
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a. keratin. b. protein. c. cuticle. d. None of these choices.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word