In eighteenth century England and its American colonies, government officers armed with _________________________ could command local peace officers or nearby persons to help in entering a business premises or home to search for goods that were untaxed

Fill in the blank with correct word.


ANSWER: writs of assistance

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Sutherland was interested in explaining:

a. why the elderly were not involved in criminal activity b. how criminal values and attitudes could be culturally transmitted from one generation to another c. both a and b

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James J. Fyfe conducted a study of the restrictive policy on deadly force adopted by the NYPD. What was his finding?

A. There was little impact on the weekly average number of firearm discharges. B. The weekly average number of firearm discharges increased. C. The department saw a large decline in the number of civil suits brought against them as a result of deadly force policies. D. The weekly average number of firearm discharges decreased.

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What is the percentage of evidence evaluated in the crime labs that's drug related-

a. 35% b. 75% c. 25% d. 90% e. 60%

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