Most of the research on sentencing examines the sentences imposed on offenders convicted of felonies
a. True b. False
A
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Common sense was described in the text as generally a poor guide for accurate criminal justice research
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Define spontaneous combustion and give two examples of conditions under which it may occur
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is a counterterrorism strategy employed by the federal government?
A. DNA fingerprinting B. Preventive policing C. Racial profiling D. Incident-driven policing
Refer to Box 15.4 and Muir's reflections on how to "make" a competent, professional officer. When discussing language, he wrote that teaching and persuading people was a big part of the job. Discuss how being the "strong, silent type" of police officer is a mistake as it alienates the officer from people and from life on the beat.
What will be an ideal response?