Discuss the key legal developments in the police reliance on technology to obtain information sufficient to establish probable cause for a warrant.

What will be an ideal response?


Student responses should include discussion of the use thermal imaging in Kyllo v. United States, use of a flashlight in Texas v. Brown, use of a vehicle tracking device in United States v. Knotts, and the use of a beeper tracking device to track an item in the home as in United States v. Karo.

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A moderate amount of stress:

A) greatly stimulates recidivism among offender-clients. B) enhances the creative and learning process. C) greatly reduces job effectiveness. D) greatly increases labor turnover.

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Surveillance cameras are a major tool for situational crime prevention. Many municipalities, businesses, and homeowners are installing cameras. What are the pros and cons of increased surveillance?

What will be an ideal response?

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The best readily available predictor of future victimization is ______.

A. age B. past victimization C. race D. socioeconomic status

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What are the main justice policies that have been influenced by classical and neoclassical thought?

What will be an ideal response?

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