In general, officers killed in the line of duty are most likely to die in which type of incident?

Explain the four key elements of the conflict perspective. Describe how radical criminology differs from more conservative conflict theories. Discuss the policy directions that modern radical criminologists envision and explain how they differ from the policies earlier radical criminologists advocated.

What is the purpose of law? Explain the concept of “rule of law” and why it is so important. Would a society exist without laws? Comment on and analyze the pros and cons of these issues giving examples to support your opinions.

List and define the six types of law.

Which of the following was most characteristic of the reform era of policing?

The fleeing-targets exception to the exclusionary rule allows warrantless searches of vehicles.

The court of last resort is the court authorized by law to hear the final appeal on a matter.

Which of the following is not one of the three levels of the federal judiciary?

The federal government employs private security personnel.

Consider the city in which your university is located. Which areas in the city tend to have higher levels of crime and which have lower levels? How might these variations be explained by the sociological theories discussed in this chapter?