The evidentiary criterion necessary to sustain an arrest or the issuance of an arrest or search warrant is known as ________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


probable cause

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Which theory supports the view that people are capable of learning and will not only accept but seek responsibility?

A) Theory X B) human relations theory C) systems theory D) Theory Y

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Moral courage can best be defined as:

A. Acting only on impulse without fearing consequences. B. Acting on the knowledge you always chose the best course of action. C. Acting on a rational choice to follow good principles based on conscience. D. None of the above. E. All of the above.

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Acting in response to a notification about suspicious activity, a crime, a medical emergency, or other service need is the definition of proactive policing

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Ironically, in a departure from an era of policies of rehabilitation, the get-tough, sanctions of both the Nixon and Reagan Wars on Drugs resulted in such an increase in the national prison population (where there was a disproportionately high number of Blacks, Hispanics, and Women), that some states turned to ______.

a. three-strikes laws b. sentencing guidelines c. treatment programs to reduce jail and prison populations d. work release programs to reduce jail and prison populations

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