Which of the following activities best fits the definition of police corruption?

A) An off-duty police officer steals a neighbor's lawn mower.
B) A police officer knowingly participates in an illegal search.
C) A police officer accepts money to ignore a traffic violation.
D) A police officer uses drugs while off duty.


C) A police officer accepts money to ignore a traffic violation.

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One major but frequently overlooked aspect of mass killings is:

A) the effect of the crime on the families and friends of the victims B) the high-profile nature of these crimes C) the risk of physical injury to the responding officers D) the psychological impact on the first responders

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Explain the main aspects of sociological jurisprudence and identify its founder.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which insanity standard states that if defendants know that what they were doing was wrong, but they could not help themselves, or if they were unable to control their actions, then they may not be held accountable for their offense?

a. right-from-wrong test b. Durham rule c. substantial capacity rule d. irresistible impulse standard

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Which of the following was specifically listed in the BPOC as an "advantage" of having the professional model for law enforcement?

A. increased cost of training and development B. opportunity for educational benefits C. more effective problem solving techniques D. limited entry-level opportunities for people from lower socioeconomic segments

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