How can officers safeguard their undercover identity?

What will be an ideal response?


If the officer keeps the cover story general, most questioning and suspicion should be easily overcome. Moreover, if the officer has been properly trained and responds to the suspects according to his or her training, a bond of trust may develop between the officer and suspects that can pave the way to a successful investigation.

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Which of the following is true of the conflict model of criminal justice?

A. It suggests that public attitudes toward morality are constant and different groups of citizens have similar opinions on controversial issues. B. It considers that criminal law serves all sections of society equally. C. It assumes that the most politically powerful segments of society are able to impose their values on the rest of the community. D. It argues that the public has the most influence on criminal laws.

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The _____ suggests that when private citizens have weapons in their homes or are able to carry concealed weapons, they are less likely to be successfully targeted by criminals.

a. polite gun owners perspective b. self-limiting argument c. self-protection argument d. regulations argument

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Social disorganization theories tend to focus on which of the following?

a. rural residents b. juvenile delinquents c. adult career offenders d. deviant parents

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When selecting subjects for research studies, criminologists should ensure they are selected in what manner?

a. voluntarily b. biased c. conveniently d. randomly

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