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Osama bin Laden’s al Qaeda group has its origins in: a. Iraq. b. Saudi Arabia. c. Afghanistan. d. Pakistan. A(n) witness is one who can truthfully and accurately testify on a fact in question without having specialized training or knowledge. […]

The ability to choose between and among alternative courses of action is known as: a. choice. b. control. c. discretion. d. power. Which officers often police a state’s natural resources and often oversee its firearm laws? a. fish, game, and […]

can be defined as an approach that promotes community-police relations. a. Directed patrol b. Random patrol c. Proactive patrol d. Community policing During the pretrial, the takes on the role of the referee. a. defense attorney b. judge c. prosecutor […]

Supreme Court Justices may write concurring opinions, outlining the reason why they feel the majority’s decision erred. a. True b. False Robbery is considered a violent crime. a. True b. False Answer: True The unwritten judicial policy that favors noninterference […]

In the past 10 years, the annual number of executions in the United States: a. has remained stable. b. has increased dramatically. c. has decreased. d. has dropped to almost zero. The U.S. Supreme Court orders a lower court to […]

Which agency operates throughout the United States? a. DEA b. FBI c. ATF d. all of the these When police officers “handle the situation” they are performing which responsibility of policing? a. enforcing laws b. providing services c. preventing crime […]

Case 9-2 Ted was arrested and charged with the first degree murder of Susan. Ted and Susan were coworkers at a local bar where Ted was the busboy and Susan was a waitress. The prosecutors believed there was convincing evidence […]

Victim surveys are used to collect data from criminals and victims of crime. a. True b. False Case 7-2 Barney was sentenced to a term of life in prison after he was found guilty of an armed home invasion robbery. […]

Many prosecutors and defense attorneys are opposed to “real offense” procedures because they can render a plea bargain meaningless. a. True b. False The exclusionary rule prohibits the use of illegally seized evidence. a. True b. False Answer: True The […]

A dual court system means that there are: a. local and state courts. b. trial and appellate courts. c. federal and state courts. d. misdemeanor and felony courts. Case 3-1 Johnny and Martin are in a bar drinking beer and […]

The quality of American police service in the nineteenth century was bad. a. True b. False Case 3-1 Johnny and Martin are in a bar drinking beer and talking. Sharon walks in and starts talking to Johnny. Martin gets jealous […]

A proposition that can be tested by researchers to determine if it is valid is a: a. hypothesis. b. scientific method. c. theory. d. correlation. Discuss the difference between juvenile delinquents and status offenders. a)Juvenile delinquency is behavior that is […]

One of the basic assumptions of is that people are able to justify improper or even criminal behavior by convincing themselves that it is actually acceptable behavior. a. rational choice theory b. control theory c. social psychology d. trait theory […]

Case law relies on how courts interpret a statute. a. True b. False What level of law enforcement divides duties between counties and municipalities? a. federal b. local c. national d. state Answer: b In the current criminal justice system, […]

The first American police department was formed in Philadelphia. a. True b. False There is no parole in the federal prison system. a. True b. False Answer: True Domestic courts and mental health courts are considered to be specialty courts. […]

Case 14-2 Julie joins an online dating website. She plans on meeting men but not for the purpose of dating them. She already has a boyfriend named James. Julie and James plan to use the online dating website to commit […]

Which pattern of inmate behavior includes following rules and generally doing whatever is necessary to speed up their release so they can continue their chosen careers? a. disorganized criminal b. doing time c. gleaning d. jailing Case 13-1 Donovan is […]

A(n) is a situation that requires extralegal or exceptional actions by the police. In these circumstances, police officers are justified in not following procedural rules, such as those pertaining to search and arrest warrants. a. exclusionary circumstance b. exigent circumstance […]

Home detention is the strictest form of home monitoring. a. True b. False In , the Supreme Court held that jurors may not be excluded based on their race. a. J.E.B.v.Alabama b. Adamsonv.California c. Batsonv.Kentucky d. Swainv.Alabama Answer: c Part […]

Because there are more stolen vehicles than murders in most jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies use more resources and time to investigate stolen vehicles than murders. a. True b. False Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic […]

Case 7-1 Jack was arrested for the serious crime of robbery by the local police department. When police searched Jack incident to arrest, they found a small amount of heroin and a needle used for injecting heroin. Jack is also […]

Duress, self-defense, entrapment, and necessity are examples of excuse defenses. a. True b. False If a law enforcement officer has a search warrant authorizing him to search for a desktop computer located in the office of the suspect’s house, where […]

What level of home monitoring requires that offenders remain home at all times, with exceptions being made for education, employment, counseling, or other specified activities such as the purchase of food, or in some instances attendance at religious ceremonies? a. […]

Anger-control therapy is an example of a punitive condition of probation. a. True b. False Mr. Johnson was hired by the head of the department of corrections to run the new prison that was being constructed. It is designed to […]

The patronage system was designed to root out corruption and provide for better police officers. a. True b. False Case 12-2 Officer Hernandez has been working for the correctional system for 5 years. As a custodial officer he has performed […]

Because of federal inaction, it has been left to the individual states to pass stricter gun control measures, if their elected officials choose to do so. a.True b.False Case 8-2 Ruth was arrested for burglary. If Ruth is found guilty, […]

Identity theft existed prior to the Internet. c. True d. False The majority of a patrol officer’s time is spent on: a. preventive patrol. b. calls for service. c. administrative duties. d. officer-initiated activities. Answer: a The main duties of […]

Describe how SkySeer drones have been used in the war against drugs. A(n) ________ _________ involves behaviors that, although motivated by bias, are not criminal acts. Answer: hate incident Hometown Security and Homeland Security basically mean the same thing. Answer: […]

Robbers may use various types of disguises to keep from being identified, including ski masks, paper sacks and other types of clothing. Describe the process of identifying and preserving the various types of fingerprints. Answer: Latent fingerprints are impressions transferred […]

What are some of the advantages of videos? Bank robberies are committed by amateurs as well as by habitual criminals because of the large sums of money involved. Answer: T The AMBER Alert plan was enacted in response to the […]

The phenomenon in which hostages begin to identify with and sympathize with their captors is known as the __________ syndrome. Boosting is the same thing as shoplifting. Answer: T ___________, also known as “roofie,” is 10 times more potent than […]

Police officers are generally witnesses for the __________. Describe the various types of physical evidence of possession or use of controlled substances, giving examples of each type. Answer: Physical evidence of possession or use of controlled substances includes the actual […]

Describe the basic elements of a “reshipper scheme.” Describe the difference between connotative and denotative language. Answer: Words that have little emotional effect, for example, cried, are called denotative words. The denotative meaning of a word is itsobjective meaning. In […]

Discuss the legality of third-degree tactics in police interrogations. Some burglars steal just for the excitement of committing the crime and evading detection. Answer: T Professional residential burglars tend to operate solo, since this lessens the risk of getting caught. […]

What two agencies can help investigate motor vehicle theft, and what does each agency offer in terms of assistance? Having equipment available for evidence processing is important, but having been trained in the use of the equipment is more important. […]

The phrase “goods or property” refers to all forms of ____________ property, real or personal. Describe some of the special challenges in investigating assaults. Answer: Special challenges in assault investigations include distinguishing the victim from the suspect, determining whether the […]

Unlike workplace violence, school violence usually occurs without warning. What are some of the tactics a defense attorney might use to cross-examine a prosecution witness? Answer: The defense attorney will attempt to cast doubt on your direct testimony in an […]

Robbery victims are the least likely of all victims of violent crime to face an armed offender. When at a crime scene, interview all witnesses together so that they can give an overall picture of the crime. Answer: F Describe […]

When being cross-examined, how can an officer enhance his or her credibility in the eyes of the jury? Briefly outline some behaviors to avoid as well as some behaviors to display. Answer: Ppost-trial interviews of jurors reveal some body language […]

In some states, the police themselves can issue an emergency protective order in domestic violence cases. Most pedophiles use force to gain control over their victims. Answer: F A robbery occurring at a loan company is classified as a __________ […]

Why is the collection of DNA at burglary scenes an increasing priority for law enforcement? Child abuse and neglect affect a significant proportion of children’s lives, and children who have been abused are more aggressive and have higher levels of […]

Once you have written your report, you should always take the following three steps: ____________, ____________ and ____________ it. What kind of camera is useful for photographing trace evidence such as bloodstains and tool marks? Answer: Fingerprint camerasare specially constructed […]

How does PlateScan work? Because robbery is inherently serial, mapping it has proven successful. Answer: T When conducting an interrogation, officers should seek a place where the individual will likely feel the most stress. Answer: Something as low-tech as a […]

The courts have upheld the right of an officer to inventory a vehicle for what reasons? Outline the FBI’s two-pronged approach to investigating money laundering. Answer: The FBI’s proactive, two-pronged approach to investigating money laundering includes – Prong 1: Investigating […]

When should an investigator refer to his or her notes? How would you organize a search for a murder weapon in an open field? Answer: Any of the following exterior search patterns could be used. The lane-search pattern partitions the […]

The statement “he saw what happened” is an objective statement based on fact. What is the purpose of the Dyer Act? Answer: In 1919 the need for federal control of motor vehicle theft was recognized, and Congress approved the National […]

An effective report needs to be subjective for effective prosecution. Two of the more difficult kinds of cases for a criminal investigator to handle are those related to missing persons and those involving unidentified human remains. Answer: T ______________ involves […]

Data ____________ is the residual physical representation of data that have been erased. Describe the connection between bookmaking and loan-sharking, explaining why organized crime groups are perfectly poised to engage in both of these enterprises. Answer: Bookmakingsoliciting and accepting bets […]

One characteristic of a stolen vehicle is that it has only one license plate when two are required. What are the special challenges involved in investigating ritualistic crimes? Answer: Law enforcement officers may have difficulty relating to those who engage […]

Inferences are also referred to as ____________ language. When is trash subject to search? Answer: In California v. Greenwood (1988), the Supreme Court ruled that containers left on public property are open to search by police without a warrant. The […]