Which of the following is a philosophical underpinning of probation?

A. Probation is a more economically viable correctional alternative than new prison construction.
B. Probation provides a more therapeutic alternative to imprisonment for non-dangerous offenders.
C. Probation is a more humane form of correctional intervention than imprisonment for low-level or nonviolent offenders.
D. The probation process is cheaper than the prison process.


B. Probation provides a more therapeutic alternative to imprisonment for non-dangerous offenders.

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The use of BYOD policies is thought to be beneficial because of the following except

a. it avoids the need to train employees in their use, enabling. b. employees to use the devices that they are already comfortable in using. c. it can result in officers spending more time in the office. d. it allows greater access to resources and communication when in the field. e. All are beneficial.

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Which of the following is an example of retribution or just deserts?

a. a student misses an exam because a dog runs away and they are given a makeup exam b. a student misses an exam because a dog runs away and they are given a zero c. a student misses an exam because a dog runs away and they are given an alternative assignment d. a student misses an exam because a dog runs away and they are given a pass on taking the exam

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An exception to the usual rule requiring individualized suspicion before stopping a vehicle is for certain types of:

a. checkpoints. b. motor homes. c. high-speed pursuits. d. high-performance motor vehicles.

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One of the key components of court unification is diversified administration

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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