A guideline for completing the Presentence Investigation Report (PSI), _______________, refers to PSI reporting officers verifying the facts contained in their report from some other source than the offender. If unverified information is included, it should be clearly designated as being unverified. It is important to note that unverified information can and does cause serious harm to the offender and also negatively impacts supervision and/or treatment programs in the future.

a. brevity
b. sources of information
c. technical words and phrases
d. style and format


b. sources of information

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following procedural safeguards is provided by the Bill of Rights for the accused in the United States?

A. Protection from trial by jury B. Prohibition against double jeopardy C. Protection from confronting witnesses D. Prohibition against arrest with probable cause

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One of the core components of community policing is organizational change.

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

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A per ____________ decision means that the decision of the lower court is left undisturbed

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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