In which of the following cases is a law enforcement agent justified in using deadly force?

A. While interrogating a suspect
B. While demonstrating the importance of respecting the law
C. When protecting himself or herself from serious harm
D. When trying to coerce a confession from an offender


Answer: C

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Discussions of theories fit into three distinct paradigms: Belief in the theory as originally proposed, _______________________, General opposition to the theory

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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El Al prides itself on its stringent security systems and passenger profiling

El Al does not restrict its security activities solely to the airport and the perimeter areas of airport facilities, but also includes hotels where its crews stay on international flights. a. True b. False

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In his book, The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison, this theorist argues that “crime in the streets” is criminalized to a greater extent than “crime in the suites.”

a. Karl Marx b. Edwin Lemert c. Jeffrey Reiman d. Austin Turk

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Elected officials are looking for programs that do what?

a. Cost less b. Provide public safety c. Reduce recidivism for technical violators d. Cost less and provide public safety

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