The greatest achievement of the ______ lies in its attempt to fill the gap between reported and unreported crime.
a. Uniform Crime Reports
b. National Crime Victimization Survey
c. National Incident Based Reporting System
d. Monitoring the Future Survey
b. National Crime Victimization Survey
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The Patriot Act clearly distinguishes between acts of "international terrorism," violations of the law that occur outside the territorial boundaries of the United States, and "domestic terrorism," terror activities occurring within U.S
borders or territories. a. True b. False
Who is the final arbiter of the actual sentence served in a state that relies on an indeterminate sentencing scheme?
a. the prosecutor b. the parole board c. the governor d. the judge
According to police accountability expert Samuel Walker, the discipline matrix can be a potentially useful tool and, if properly designed, ensure greater consistency in discipline
What are some key features that must be included to constitute "proper design" and consistency in this type of matrix? What will be an ideal response
A study of parole hearings in Pennsylvania found that victim impact statements
a. had an insignificant effect on the chances of an offender being paroled b. had a very significant effect on the chances of an offender being paroled c. slightly increased the chance of a property offender being paroled d. had no effect on the chances of a sex offender being paroled