Because police usually observe the crimes that occur, they are at an advantage in quickly arresting offenders
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which of the following is a reason that the Incident Command System was slow to develop as a model for law enforcement?
A) The police never experienced any problems when responding to major incident. B) Police never respond to major incidents. C) Police generally work alone or in pairs. D) none of the above
When society's institutions are less organized, it results in less deviance
c. True d. False
What is the weapon focus effect?
a. Perpetrators prefer using weapons for criminal activities. b. Witnesses tend to focus on the presence of a weapon and therefore forget other important details. c. Investigators mostly focus on weapons when looking for evidence. d. If a weapon was used in a crime it is easier for investigators to figure out who the perpetrator was.
The Road Safety Act in England demonstrated
a. initial deterrence decay as there was a decline in traffic fatalities and injuries upon implementation of the law that increased over time b. a deterrence program based in fear that has a zero-tolerance policy for any traffic infraction c. the failure of interlock breathalyzer systems in cars d. how access to public transportation reduces drinking and driving