Which of the following commission was formed to investigate allegations of misconduct, analyze the effectiveness of anticorruption mechanisms within the department, and offer recommendations for improvement?
a. Mollen Commission
b. Knapp Commission
c. Lexow Commission
d. Wickersham Commission
a. Mollen Commission
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The refractive index of a medium is determined by the ratio of what factors?
a. Velocity of light in a vacuum to the velocity of light in the medium b. Density of light in the medium to the density of light in a vacuum c. Frequency of light in a vacuum to the frequency of light in the medium d. Velocity of light in a vacuum to frequency of light in the medium
One of the ways a corrections staff member can insulate himself or herself against civil lawsuits is to _____________.
A. keep good records B. get a mentor C. follow institutional procedures D. All of these are correct
Will shot Brad as an act of revenge. During surgery, the surgeon accidentally severed a major artery, and Brad died. Choose the best answer for the most likely outcome.
a. Will is not guilty because the doctor’s negligence was the proximate cause of Brad’s death. b. Will is likely guilty of homicide because medical negligence is a foreseeable consequence of a gunshot wound. c. Will is likely guilty under the Model Penal Code because his conduct is the proximate cause of Brad’s death. d. Will is not guilty because Brad died as the result of a coincidental intervening act.
Crime has evolved over time. The most common types of criminals observed during the 1970s included:
a. Bank robbers, burglars, and car thieves b. Revolutionaries and radicals c. Organized criminals and terrorists d. Serial murderers and drug offenders