Targeting low-level crimes, such as street-level drug dealing and prostitution, in an effort to deter more serious crime is known as the ______________________

a. fractured society theory
b. fragmented circle theory
c. broken windows theory
d. collapsed neighborhood theory


c

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?

A) persistently reliving the event B) heightened anxiety C) impairment in social functioning D) numbing of responsiveness E) active participation in occupational activities

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Which of the following is a commonly cited source of ineffective investigation?

A. Length of investigation B. Too many sources of information C. Lack of rapid response D. Focus on witnesses instead of victims

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The general rule is that children under seven years of age are not held criminally responsible for their conduct, but children fourteen and older are presumed to have the mental capacity to commit criminal offenses

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Women officers are typically not involved in cases of police brutality and corruption. 2. The first Black police officer was Samuel Battle. 3. The size of the department can impact the racial and ethnic diversity of its officers 4. President Kennedy’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice suggested that minority officers would not only have a greater understanding of the needs of minority communities, but would also have greater credibility. 5. The limited number of minorities in upper management can impact the retention of qualified minority candidates.

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