Which of the following factors is not a legitimate consideration in setting the length of a prison term?

A. The severity of the offense
B. Whether the offender used a weapon
C. Whether the crime was committed for money
D. The offender's age


Answer: D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. music producer and fashion designer b. music producer and politician c. fashion designer and politician d. fashion designer and educator

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Discuss the theory of social disorganization as presented by Shaw and McKay

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy that police agencies should use when setting out to hire quality community policing officers?

a. advertise in magazines that sell guns b. use internal recruiting strategies c. integrate the community in the hiring process d. all of the above d. use social media

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