____________________ theory suggests that criminal behavior is the result of the social definition of certain acts as criminal or deviant.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Labeling

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Notes are not admissible in court

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

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Which of the following is not one of the five concerns that strongly influenced the creation of problem-oriented policing?

a. police devote most of their resources to responding to calls from citizens b. the community is a major resource often untapped c. the police officers are a major resource often untapped d. riots in the 1960s and 1970s demanded a tougher police response

Criminal Justice

The constitutional protection against cruel and unusual punishment and unreasonable bail is found in the:

A) Fourth Amendment. B) Fifth Amendment. C) Sixth Amendment. D) Eighth Amendment. E) Fourteenth Amendment.

Criminal Justice

The patronage system is associated with bringing technical and training advances to law enforcement

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

Criminal Justice