Identify and discuss the guidance provided to participant observers studying criminals in their natural environment.

What will be an ideal response?


? Subject is in greater jeopardy as a result of being studied in the field than is someone in jail.
? In studying criminals on their “turf,” researchers should avoid taking notes on the spot and using standard data-gathering tools such as questionnaires or tape recorders.
? Initially, they should spend their time observing and listening and avoid asking a lot of questions

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Members of organized crime view themselves as conventional members of society

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. True b. False

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Sexual offenders who are often "friends" or acquaintances with the victim; their motive is usually their sexual pleasure

What will be an ideal response?

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In a nonunion police agency, whose decision is typically the final outcome?

A) police chief B) city attorney C) city manager D) city auditor

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