The current Supreme Court is expected to narrowly define rights for criminal suspects and expand powers of the police. Does this seem to reflect the current views of society? Use what you know about public opinion and trends in the crime rate to speculate on the directions of the Court in the future.

What will be an ideal response?


Responses will vary

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What is the paradox of policing?

A. Policing carries a high potential for danger, and the chances for actual danger are equally high B. Policing carries a high potential for danger, and the chances for actual danger are higher C. Policing carries a high potential for danger, but the chances for actual danger are not that high D. Policing carries a moderate potential for danger, but the chances for actual danger are high

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Which statement is not consistent with the model of professional policing?

A. Laws should be enforced equally. B. Police forces should use new technology. C. Police forces should be actively involved in politics. D. Personnel procedures should be based on merit. E. The main task of the police should be fighting crime.

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________ is the most intensive substance abuse treatment program, in which inmates live in a unit entirely focused on a substance abuse milieu, and is often considered the most effective treatment for substance abuse

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Many law enforcement agencies have a policy called the __________ ____________ _____________, stating that all persons arrested and transported shall be handcuffed

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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