Which of the following was the leading reason people reported opposing the death penalty, according to a 2014 Gallup Poll?

A.It costs more to keep prisoners on death row.
B.The death penalty does not deter people from committing murder.
C.Persons may be wrongfully convicted.
D.It is wrong to take a life.


D.It is wrong to take a life.

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It is standard procedure in most police departments to photograph juvenile suspects who have been taken into custody

a. True b. False

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Recruits and officers need to be mindful of the various situations they may encounter and what they should and should not do. Summarize some of the dos and don'ts of decision making, gifts and favoritism, and private life

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is the burden of proof in criminal cases?

A. beyond a reasonable doubt B. by a preponderance evidence C. beyond a shadow of a doubt D. by an absolute certainty

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Susan Frye has been recently hired by the Bellview Police Department as a patrol officer. She has completed an associate degree and basic law enforcement training. She would like to continue her education by acquiring a bachelor's degree in order to be qualified should promotional opportunities become available. Susan aspires to one day be the chief of police for Bellview. On Susan's first day, her training officer explains to her that she will learn to develop responses to work situations and environmental influences. This is known as: a. subculture. b. socialization. c. working personality. d. process. e. value tranfers.

What will be an ideal response?

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