The theory of deterrence rests on a number of assumptions including
a. severity of punishment is more important than its certainty
b. the notion that the CJS is the only institution able to promote deterrence
c. the use of UCR data to communicate risk of apprehension to potential offenders
d. people have to perceive consequences as unpleasant and act rationally
D
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A _________ opinion disagrees with the court's decision
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What is one concern with the differential police response system?
a. True emergencies won’t be addressed. b. Citizens may be left with a negative attitude toward to police. c. Violent crime often temporary escalates. d. An officer's time may be wasted.
In the United States, the _______ leverages resources within federal, state, and local governments, coordinating the transition of multiple agencies and programs into a single, integrated agency focused on protecting the American people and their country
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In contrast to Roman law systems, which are based on legal codes, the English common law developed primarily through _____________
a. judicial decisions b. statutes c. administrative orders d. royal edicts