Lipsey, Wilson, and Cothern (2000) note that research tends to clearly indicate that intervention programs can reduce overall recidivism rates among ______ offenders.

A. female
B. elderly
C. male
D. juvenile


D. juvenile

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In highly homogeneous cultures, lawbreakers tend to deny responsibility and go to great lengths to avoid capture and conviction

a. True b. False

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Understanding human values serves four important functions for police personnel. Which is not one of them?

a. Union relations b. Communications c. Purposes d. Strengths

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A police officer has been called to a domestic abuse complaint. The officer knocks on the door and is invited in by the victim. When talking to the victim, the officer sees marijuana and cocaine on the kitchen table

What may the officer do in this situation? A. The officer must obtain either a warrant or consent to seize the evidence. B. The officer may seize the evidence because it is in plain view. C. The officer must call the judge and obtain an Anticipatory Search Warrant. D. The officer may seize the drugs because they are contraband but may NOT charge anyone with a crime based on possession of a controlled substance.

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Granting a defendant pretrial release is commonly referred to as granting _________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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