Interviews with the officers revealed a common perception that prison management did not behave ethically and was not concerned about officer safety. The officers indicated that they eventually adopted the attitude that if management was not going to treat them properly, then they were no longer concerned about treating inmates ethically. This situation illustrates:

a. systemic abuse.
b. "trickle­down" abuse.
c. informal misconduct.
d. negligent abuse.


b

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Trooper Tommy arrests Rocco for driving while intoxicated. Rocco is handcuffed and placed in the back seat of the trooper's vehicle. Trooper Tommy drives to the county jail

At the jail, Rocco, who to this point has been cooperative, changes his attitude. He becomes belligerent and uncooperative. When Tommy tries to remove Rocco from the patrol car, Rocco begins kicking at Tommy and scooting to the far side of the car. Rocco then slides forward and locks his legs around Tommy and will not let go. Trooper Tommy resolves the matter by squirting Rocco with pepper spray. Rocco becomes cooperative. In addition to other possible charges, Rocco has committed: A) escape. B) resisting transportation. C) evading arrest. D) obstruction or retaliation.

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Which factor is common to most police officers?

a. the right to use force b. a stressful family life c. a college degree d. the ability to distinguish right from wrong

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Which of the following would share the same DNA?

A. father and son B. mother and daughter C. identical twins D. no two people have the same DNA

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______ are located in schools and serve as sources of information and counselors for students.

A. Juvenile detention officers B. School resource officers C. Sheriff’s deputies D. Chiefs of Police

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