When officers perjure themselves to cover misconduct they are committing ______.

a. misfeasance
b. nonfeasance
c. malingering
d. malfeasance


a. misfeasance

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What will be an ideal response?

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Persistent offenders generally originate from wealthier families

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

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Dressing as and playing the role of a potential crime victim is known as:

a. a decoy operation b. an envoy operation c. a convoy operation d. targeting

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The CHINS or PINS statute

a) provides status offenders supervision and detention for their own protection. b) allows the courts to address the needs of neglected children. c) subjects incorrigible juveniles to court jurisdiction even though they may not have committed a crime. d) all of the above.

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