What factors do you think may contribute to this phenomenon and what can law enforcement do to prevent it?
What pre-trial identification procedure makes a crime victim most comfortable? Do you believe that once an eyewitness identifies a suspect, that they become more secure in their identification even in the face of evidence that they may have misidentified the suspect?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Answers may vary: Instructors may encourage students to conduct research conducted by noted eyewitness scholar Professor Gary Wells at the University of Iowa. Studies show that external cues, such as police encouragement, do bolster an eyewitness's initial identification of a suspect, even if other factors undermine it, such as the suspect's alibi.
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Virtues are strengths of character that promote human flourishing and well-being, and ______ are weaknesses of character that hinder human flourishing or well-being.
a. habits b. vices c. bad morals d. none of these
_____________ goes beyond mere sensitivity or awareness of culture and focuses on the need to have actual knowledge and skills related to the interactions with persons from cultures that are different from one's own
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The purpose of Risk Management (RM) systems is to
A. assess the risk of not applying for departmental accreditation. B. measure the risk of losing federal funding. C. provide assistance to officers with performance issues. D. systematically collect data on litigation costs, analyze the causes of the lawsuits, and takes steps to reduce or eliminate the causes.
Which of the following is NOT one of the duties of a judge?
A. Releasing suspects from custody while trials are pending B. Issuing arrest warrants C. Arresting individuals when probable cause exists D. Determining the amount of bail a defendant must provide