Which of the following is a feature of a jail?

A. It is a short-term holding facility for unsentenced offenders.
B. It is a long-term holding facility for sentenced offenders.
C. The majority of convicted felons serve their sentences there.
D. It is used to house those sentenced for federal crimes.


A. It is a short-term holding facility for unsentenced offenders.

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A. cross-sectional B. longitudinal C. neither cross-sectional nor longitudinal D. noncausal

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A police officer who conducts internal investigations in a police department falls into which service category?

A. administrative services B. line services C. community services D. auxiliary services

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An inmate trained in law who helps other inmates prepare legal briefs and appeals is often referred to as a __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Suppose that you have been a victim of a burglary and several of your valuables have been stolen. You have reported this crime and you have provided information to the officer/investigator regarding what you know

What should you expect to see on the face sheet of your incident report?

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