“Stops” are defined as events that violate individuals’ reasonable expectations of privacy.

The Supreme Court has ruled that indigent defendants, those who are too poor to afford their own lawyers, must defend themselves.

Officers who participate in small payoffs, such as exchanging money for not writing a ticket, are called ______.

Which statements below concerning U.S. marshals is true?

Officers who participate in small payoffs, such as exchanging money for not writing a ticket, are called ______.

Life course theories of criminal behavior attempt to identify important developmental pathways to criminal behavior.

The FBI is a part of which department?

Amy is late for work at a prestigious law farm. She is driving through town when she sees police lights flashing in her rearview mirror. She immediately pulls off to the side of the road and retrieves her license and proof of car insurance. She puts her car window down and waits patiently for the officer to arrive. When he does, she smiles and offers her documents to the officer, using “Sir” when addressing him. If the police offer decides not to issue a ticket, they will be exercising what type of judgement?

Which of the following statements about women in policing is true?

Police officers under the legalistic style have considerable discretion.