A case in which the Supreme Court held that the death penalty was cruel and unusual because of the way states were applying it ______

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


Ans: Furman

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To obtain the most capable people for executive positions in policing, the oral interview method is the most elaborate means of hiring and promoting personnel

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What were the policy implications of the Chicago v. Morales (1999) decision?

a. Police were allowed to continue to use discretion in determining gang loitering. b. RICO statutes could be applied to gangs and gang members. c. The law enforcement practices of the Rampart Scandal were constitutional. d. ‘Gang' and ‘gang member' had to be more clearly defined in law.

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Which of the following is commonly used in money laundering?

a. casinos b. department stores c. hotels and resorts d. shopping centers

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From a psychological perspective, what is the importance of the Pittsburgh Youth Study?

What will be an ideal response?

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