Although some departments may forbid moonlighting by their officers, some
departments simultaneously facilitate and control the hiring of their officers.
_______ _______ is a branch of a police department that receives and investigates
complaints alleging violation of rules and policies on the part of officers.
There is significant evidence that minority citizens in the United States have less faith
in the police than Caucasian citizens do. Why do you think this difference exists? Use
information provided in the chapter to justify your position.
Answer:Responses will vary
The case of Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) confirmed that indigent defendants had the
right to ____________________.
Self-incrimination occurs when an offender provides information about his or her guilt
in a criminal offense.
Monitoring may violate the ________ ________ protection against unreasonable
searches and seizures.
Municipal police departments usually pay higher salaries than positions in federal
agencies.
Most judges prior to the 1960’s felt that prisoners and probationers were entitled to their
rights and were actively involved in their supervision.
The “right-from-wrong” test is part of the ____________________rule.
Intimate partner violence between spouses, boyfriends and girlfriends is called
________ ________.
Racial conflict is not a problem in most U.S. prisons.
The current Supreme Court is expected to narrowly define rights for criminal suspects
and expand powers of the police. Does this seem to reflect the current views of society?
Use what you know about public opinion and trends in the crime rate to speculate on
the directions of the Court in the future.
Answer:Responses will vary
Most theories about crime are based on men’s behavior.
Some states have eliminated education programs for inmates in their prisons. Which
theoretical perspective that explains criminal behavior would argue that educational
programs in prison are beneficial? If prison programs are cut, what recommendations
would a theorist in this field make for reducing crime among prison releasees?
Answer:Responses will vary
The crime of ___________________occurs when criminals steal the social security
numbers of others for personal use.