Describe the different types of organizational structures typical of American police departments

What will be an ideal response?


Nearly all law enforcement organizations in the U.S. are formally structured among divisions and along lines of authority. The two main roles within police agencies are line and staff. Line operations focus on field and supervisory activities related to daily police work. Staff operations include support roles, such as police administration.

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Which of Marquart’s (1986) forms of coercion was used for minor offenses?

a. counseling b. tune-up c. ass whippings d. both Counseling and Tune-up

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Which of the following is true of the conflict model of criminal justice?

A. It suggests that public attitudes toward morality are constant and different groups of citizens have similar opinions on controversial issues. B. It considers that criminal law serves all sections of society equally. C. It assumes that the most politically powerful segments of society are able to impose their values on the rest of the community. D. It argues that the public has the most influence on criminal laws.

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The ego tries to maximize pleasure and minimize pain

a. True b. False

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The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act made identity theft a(n) _________ crime

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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