When based on objective facts and logical conclusions given a specific set of circumstances, ______ may be used as the basis for stopping and frisking suspicious individuals.

a. probable cause
b. totality of circumstances
c. reasonable suspicion
d. exigent circumstances


c. reasonable suspicion

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What will be an ideal response?

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In re Gault (1967) extended due process rights to juveniles. 

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following is NOT a key focus of police work?

A. Recording court proceedings B. Reducing crime C. Responding to crime D. None of these answers are correct; all are key aspects of police work.

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Lex talionis is also known as the law of

A) retaliation. B) exile. C) talent. D) rated capacity.

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