Besides generally increased effectiveness and increased community respect, what are the potential benefits of a diverse and representative police force?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: There is less chance of profiling and a greater understanding of diverse constituency in the community. There is a higher chance of having an officer available whose characteristics are compatible with situations that have particular demands (for example, language skills to communicate with a non -native speaker; detailed knowledge of cultural issues affecting an investigation).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The "100 to 1-rule" refers to:

A. the number of individuals incarcerated for a drug versus violent crime B. the number of individuals arrested for possession versus trafficking offenses C. the initial disparity in penalties for crack cocaine versus powder cocaine D. the length of prison sentences for drug versus property offenses

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Which of these exists when the understanding of a social process or social setting is one that reflects the perspectives of the participants in the setting?

A) Fairness B) Exthenticity C) Independence D) Authenticity

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__________ is the financial exploitation or economic abuse of elders; it is the unjust, improper, and/or illegal use of another person’s resources, property, and/or assets

A) Fraud B) Financial abuse C) Neglect D) Financial fraud

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