A type of homicide that includes self-defense, defense of others, defense of the home, and police use of deadly force.

a. excusable homicide
b. justifiable homicide
c. murder
d. manslaughter


b. justifiable homicide

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Providing extra police patrols in high-crime hot spots does not appear to hold promise for preventing or reducing crime

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Frequently, there is no apparent way of determining that a citizen suffers from mental illness

a. True b. False

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The classification of inmates and assignment to various prison programs is always tailored to serve the needs of the individual inmate

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Police disregard for policies, rules, or laws in the performance of their duty is called ________.

A. private secularization B. abuse of authority C. police integration D. privatization

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