Identify and briefly describe Hirschi’s four elements through which individuals are bonded to society.

What will be an ideal response?


Attachment refers to the degree to which individuals are attached to their parents and positive role models such as teachers. Belief refers to whether individuals believe in the rules of society. Involvement refers to whether individuals are involved in productive activities so they do not have time to commit offenses. Commitment refers to whether individuals are committed to societal goals.

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For most managers and supervisors, performance appraisals are:

a. a "make or break" component of management. b. an unnecessary exercise. c. a beneficial way for them to be promoted. d. a quick and easy exercise.

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Discuss a criminal defendant's right to be present at his or her trial.

What will be an ideal response?

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

1. Equity refers to whether resources are used for proper purposes and infers that the police as public servants should provide services that meet public concerns and needs. 2. Productivity measurement is important because managers and supervisors must make judgments about the relative success of their subordinates and operational units. 3. Crimes rates are the best way to evaluate the success of a community policing philosophy. a. operational control. 4. Tactical planning where the police administrative staff consider various operational tactics and select the most promising ones to apply to specific problems. 5. Police managers and supervisors must make a more concerted effort to ensure that survey results and other citizen feedback are incorporated in officers’ activities.

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Which of the following is not one of the three major perspectives of a criminal incident:

a. The perspective of the offender b. The perspective of the victim c. The perspective of the media d. The perspective of the police

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