Which of the following statements about findings from interrupted time-series studies on deterrence is true?
a. there are short-term deterrent effects that tend to decay or wear off over time
b. there is no relationship between any program deterrent effects and recidivism
c. there are strong deterrent effects that indicate a reduction in recidivism
d. there are only deterrent effects when the punishments are not visible to the public
a. there are short-term deterrent effects that tend to decay or wear off over time
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A) ?cultural conflict theory. B) ?deviance theory. C) ?social disorganization theory. D) ?strain theory.
Siegal and Senna suggest that certain social factors influence discretionary power
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ideally, community policing seeks to change the basic ways in which most Americans, including the police, view
A. the importance of crime prevention. B. the pervasive problem of vice crimes. C. police functions and priorities. D. police organization and administration.
The perception is that terrorism is mainly viewed by legislatures and policy makers as a concern for
a. national law enforcement agencies. b. local police departments. c. state police. d. city police.