The broken windows theory that suggests law enforcement agencies focus efforts on disorder and petty crimes in an attempt to curb more serious crime was inspired by:

a. Wilson and Kelling
b. Wilson and Reuter
c. Nguyen and Reuter
d. Kelling and Nguyen


a. Wilson and Kelling

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a. mandatory b. indeterminate c. unconditional d. discretionary

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The first state-level police agency was created in 1905 in ______.

A. Rhode Island B. Massachusetts C. Delaware D. Pennsylvania

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The word addiction is derived from the __________ verb addicere, which refers to the process of binding to things.

A. Greek B. Roman C. Latin D. Egyptian

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“Neglect or abuse” refers to a type of juvenile court case which addresses children who are subjected to neglect or abuse by parents or guardians

a. True b. False

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