The routine-activity approach to crime has helped explain ______, which are the areas that produce a disproportionate number of calls to police.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: Hot spots

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What are the general characteristics of bureaucracies that can be found in every agency, at least to some extent?

What will be an ideal response?

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Foster homes, shelter care, camps, ranches, experience programs, and wilderness projects are examples of __________ confinement

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following statement is true with regards to plans?

a. Procedural plans relating to standard operating procedures (SOPs) are useful as guides to personnel in such activities as serving and processing arrest warrants, recording and processing crime or incident reports, and processing traffic citations. b. Tactical plans are those that are prepared to meet exigencies encountered by police, such as widespread civil disorders, unusual crime problems, civil defense needs, or major disasters. c. Operational plans are those designed to give guidance and direction to personnel in the performance of normal police activities. d. All of the above

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The idea that fear of punishment will prevent crime is called _____

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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