Explain some of the consequences of our high rates of incarceration.

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?For some observers, America's high rate of incarceration has contributed significantly to the country's dropping crime rates.?There are also social consequences to high rates of incarceration, including minor children who suffer financial hardship and reduced supervision and discipline because they have a parent who is incarcerated.?A number of states disenfranchise offenders by taking away convicted offenders' ability to vote.

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The traffic unit is responsible for reducing traffic crashes and increasing the rate of vehicle pursuits

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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What is a Preliminary Hearing?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that contributes to high rates of stolen vehicles?

a. Vehicles have keys in the ignition b. Parked on streets with poor lighting c. Do not have visible Vehicle Identification Numbers d. Are painted red, black, or grey

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IS became increasingly popular with the support of other Iraqi insurgent groups for its brutality towards Sunnis. By declaring a Caliphate Baghdadi was also stating that he was caliph and that Muslims of the world must conform to his edicts

a. True b. False

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