The Graham decision makes clear that the standard of reasonableness emanates from the officer's perception at the time of the crisis that results in the shooting

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Implementation of baggage screening has been associated with reductions in

a. hijackings. b. passenger arguments. c. flight delays. d. air terminal violence.

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What instrument do most criminalists consider the most sensitive and reliable for detecting and characterizing flammable residues?

What will be an ideal response?

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In regards to the U.S., threats such as militia extremism, anarchist extremism, eco-terrorism, and animal rights terrorism are examples of what?

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

1.Kant’s principles are consistent with the 8th Amendment ban on cruel and unusual punishment. 2.Because Kant viewed adult humans as autonomous, rational human agents, he concluded that we cannot rely on religion, government or others to tell us what is right. 3.For Kant, hypothetical imperatives were universal moral rules that had no exceptions. 4.When a person applies Kantian or any deontological theory the person must always consider the consequences of their behavior. 5.Kant’s theory that every adult was a rational autonomous agent who should make all ethical decisions themselves without external guidance was inconsistent with the prevailing view during his lifetime.

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