The early writings of this man, including his famous essay, On Crimes and Punishments, led to the reform of criminal law in Western Europe.

a. Auguste Comte
b. Emile’ Durkeim
c. Edwin Sutherland
d. Cesare Beccaria


d. Cesare Beccaria

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Which statement is true regarding race and the murder rate?

A. Murder is committed interracially more than intraracially. B. Race has no impact on murder. C. Murder is committed more intraracially than interracially. D. The statistics on race and murder are too small to accurately report.

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Which of the following tests for insanity requires, in part, that the defendant did not know the act was wrong?

a. Wild beast test b. M’Naghten rule c. Irresistible-impulse rule d. Brawner rule

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Many agencies use prefixes such as Mr., Mrs., and Ms. to refer to individuals in a report. When would the use of prefixes NOT be advisable? Select all that apply

a. When multiple people have the same surname b. When there are only suspects mentioned in the case c. When the reporting officers wants the report to appear more relatable d. When a husband and wife are involved

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Match the job duty with the appropriate category of prison staff

A) Treatment B) Services C) Custody 1) Counseling 2) Correctional supervisor 3) Commissary

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