Probable cause can be defined as a reasonable belief based on facts that would induce a

prudent person to conclude that some type of criminal activity is taking place or has recently
occurred.

a. True
b. False


False

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Generally, before the police may affect a lawful detention, the officers need to possess a ________ that the person may be involved in criminal behavior

A) police hunch B) reasonable suspicion C) probable cause D) proof beyond a reasonable doubt

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The penitentiary system in the South was virtually wiped out as a result of

A) the effects of the Civil War. B) the reformatory movement. C) clashing penal philosophies. D) a drop-off in the number of criminals.

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The standard normal curve always has a mean of ______.

A. 1 B. 0 C. ?1 D. 2

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Police logs provide data for better deployment of personnel.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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