A prime function of police work that ensures the safety of the community by denying criminals the opportunity to commit crime and by defusing volatile situations before they reach the point of violence is:

A. Law enforcement
B. Crime prevention
C. Order maintenance
D. Deterrence


Ans: B. Crime prevention

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A. actively participates in the sale and distribution of illegal drugs. B. behaves like a grass eater. C. begins to accept minor gratuities as a normal part of the job. D. frequently solicits bribes.

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a. Iodine. b. Ninhydrin. c. Physical developer. d. Dusting powder.

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What was the basis of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recognition of exceptions to the exclusionary rule following its ruling in United States v. Calandra?

What will be an ideal response?

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U.S. magistrate judges may try to sentence felony defendants.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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