Explain how an individual might benefit from giving the police consent to search.
What will be an ideal response?
Student responses should include the observations of the Court in Schneckloth that the searches permit the police to quickly determine guilt or innocence and enable innocent individuals to avoid being the target of a criminal investigation.
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What does the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) have in common with the Supplementary Reporting System (SRS)?
A. funding sources B. relationships with popular news outlets C. types of crimes recorded D. data source
Which statement is false regarding fear in socially disorganized neighborhoods?
a. As fear increases, quality of life deteriorates. b. People lose respect for the police who cannot seem to protect and serve the community. c. Fear may convince young people that the only way to protect themselves is to join a gang. d. While doubtful, many perceive the law as legitimate, responsive, and well equipped to ensure public safety.
Who developed the routine-activity approach?
A. Cohen and Felson B. Wolfgang and Ferracuti C. Cornish and Clarke D. Gottfredson and Hirschi
Due to the large number of absconders each year in the United States, most states take a(n) ___________ approach to locating and apprehending fugitives
a. aggressive b. by all means necessary c. proactive d. passive