While a sheriff’s department is subordinate to a county administrator, a sheriff’s office is ______.

a. subordinate to the police chief
b. an independent government entity
c. elected by the citizens of a state
d. a temporary stop-gap measure


b. an independent government entity

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Of the four substantial forces now shaping the U.S. corrections system, which do you feel may have the most impact? In contrast, which do you feel will have the least impact? Be sure to explain your responses.

What will be an ideal response?

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When lawyers think an error is being made at trial, they must object to give the trial court __________ the opportunity to correct the error.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Blowfly eggs usually hatch in less than:

a. 12 hours. b. 24 hours. c. 36 hours. d. 48 hours.

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_______ are not reported in Part I or Part II of the offense section of the UCR

A) ?Drug offenses B) ?Traffic violations C) ?Liquor law violations D) ?Sex offenses E) ?Sexual assaults

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