According to incapacitation theory, the purpose of criminal punishment is to:

a. express community condemnation.
b. reform criminals into noncriminals.
c. eliminate an offender's capacity to commit crimes.
d. vindicate victims' rights.


c

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To be successful in today's policing environment, executives need to set their course; this is done through:

a. allowing an organization to drift in its own direction. b. strategic planning. c. hiring a team of experts. d. consensus planning.

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The civil justice system provides crime victims the opportunity to receive compensation for economic and non-economic damages

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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?Discretion does not allow police officers to consider the seriousness of a law violation

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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During a bench trial, the defense prefers when the issues are either highly technical or very emotional. This is an example of __________.

A. law on the books B. law in action C. a hung jury D. jury bias

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