Why is it important to observe legal precedents when photographing the crime scene?

What will be an ideal response?


Any photograph or image admitted must not prejudice, or appeal unfairly, to the emotions of the jury. Some judges have suppressed photos depicting unusually gruesome crime scenes.

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Community policing places emphasis on service to the public and crime prevention as the primary roles of the police in a democratic society

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When pedophile offenders claim that poor impulse control, excessive use of alcohol and drugs, and an assortment of stressors in his life lead him to sexually molest children, he is using what theory of pedophilia?

a. Blockage theory b. Sexual arousal theory c. Disinhibition theory d. Emotional congruence theory

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Dennis Nowicki, who compiled 12 qualities that he believes are imperative for entry-level police officers, described ______ _________ as making things happen, proactively solving difficult cases, and creating their own luck

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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The ______ establishes and maintains goals and standards for U.S. water quality and purity

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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