Which characteristics of the Walnut Street Jail made it the model jail in America?
What will be an ideal response?
Alcohol was banned from the jail, women and debtors were separated into their own building, children were separated from adults, meals were improved, and an infirmary was opened. Inmates were put to work, rather than sitting around idle, and those who were apprentices on the outside were encouraged to continue their trade. In 1698, a prison school was established. In addition, the head jailor was placed on salary, thus eliminating the old system of the jailor collecting “fees” from the inmates.
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a. classical b. eugenic c. radical d. conflict
Rehabilitation argues for which type of sentences.
a. Consecutive b. Fixed c. Determinate d. Indeterminate
Which statement is true of a partial fingerprint?
a. It must show at least a little of all ten fingers. b. Any print is sufficient for identification as long as there is enough to identify its basic pattern. c. Any print can identify a criminal if it shows an adequate number of ridge characteristics. d. At least 75 percent of the pattern must be present for identification.
Traffic units are responsible for identifying and apprehending suspects, as well as collecting evidence against suspects.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)