Define identity theft.

What will be an ideal response?


Identity theft is the use of someone else's personal information without his or her permission to fraudulently obtain goods or services.

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Supporters of tough crime-control policies use which of the following as justification for their support?

A. Crime causes poverty. B. Laws must ensure strict and certain penalties. C. Longer prison sentences removes hardened criminals from the community. D. Police must have resources and legal backing to pursue criminals. E. All of the above are justifications used to support tough crime-control policies.

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What are 2 reasons an employee may be required to submit to drug testing?

a. Vehicular accidents b. Civilian or supervisor request c. discharge of a firearm d. Both a and c e. Both a and b

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Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?

a. Nonconsensual sodomy can be considered rape or sexual battery. b. Laws in many states now provide for issuance of court injunctions to protect spouses from domestic violence. c. The criminal law does not recognize consent as a defense to a charge of false imprisonment or kidnapping. d. A man who refuses to allow a woman to leave his apartment without yielding to his sexual demands may be prosecuted for false imprisonment.

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Community policing stresses improved relations between police and citizens

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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