Which of the following is an example of an exigent circumstance?

A. The police believe that the suspect may know the whereabouts of a violent criminal.
B. The police do not yet have undeniable evidence, but they are convinced the suspect is guilty.
C. The police believe that the suspect may destroy evidence.
D. The police believe that the suspect may confess if they are able to interrogate them


C. The police believe that the suspect may destroy evidence.

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A) ?Genovese War B) ?Castellammarese War C) ?Cammora War D) ?Murder, Inc. War

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Which of the following is an example of a security threat group?

A) A prison gang B) Juvenile offenders vulnerable to assault C) Armed corrections staff D) Prison psychologists responsible for inmate evaluation

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What is the difference between identity theft and other property crimes?

A. Identity theft offenders are easier to apprehend. B. Identity theft can continue for months. C. In identity theft crime, nothing is actually stolen. D. There are no real victims in identity theft.

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What is not an area for which an evaluation of the Juvenile Mentoring Program (JUMP) found significant reductions in risk?

a. Aggressive behavior/delinquency b. Academic achievement c. Peer relationships d. Mental health

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