Why is it important to know the appropriate punishment for offenses when attempting to prevent further crime?

What will be an ideal response?


A punishment that is too lenient or too harsh won’t be an effective deterrent.

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An officer who is characterized by Kleinig (1996) as the most satisfactory definition is a ______.

a. crime fighter b. emergency operator c. social enforcer d. social peacekeeper

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Many serious crimes are still solved using which of the following?

a. GPS tracking data b. emails c. cell phone records d. information gained from members of the community in which the crime occurred

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Corrective actions designed to bring about change in an individual’s behavior is known as _____________.

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

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Loyalty to groups or persons is logical and based on fact, not emotion

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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