The authors suggest that the central, dominant theme of the book is that police competence is inexorably linked to police ethics. What do they mean by this? How is it that, according to the authors, the two cannot be divorced from each other?

What will be an ideal response?


A competent police officer will always consider the propriety (ethics/morals) of his actions.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What does it mean to "manage your boss?"

a. A common pattern of manipulation and misinformation for personal and/or political gain. b. To keep as much information from your supervisor as possible to force the manager to be reliant on the subordinate in all matters, big and small. c. The process of consciously working with your superior to obtain the best possible results for you, your boss, and the police department. d. Controlling your supervisor through intimidation and harassment. e. None are correct

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Corrections is more a manufacturing operation than about people managingcorrectional clients

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Teens, Crime, and the Community is a program that believes smarter youth make

a. stronger families. b. harder workers. c. less juvenile recidivism. d. safer communities.

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