What is meant by the “means-ends” distinction in policing?

What will be an ideal response?


Ends are the goals police hope to achieve, for example, catching criminals or reducing crime. Means are the methods employed by officers to achieve the goals or ends.

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A defense to battery is______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The person with special training in courtroom security is the:

A. court clerk. B. court liaison. C. bailiff. D. constable.

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The Sixth Amendment requires that factual findings made for the purpose of enhancing a sentence must be made by a

a. jury b. judge c. prosecuting attorney d. defense attorney

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In 1990, the___________ declared children should be considered to be competent witnesses unless there is evidence to the contrary

a. Child Savers Movement b. Wheeler v. United States decision c. Victims of Child Abuse Act d. National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect

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