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Which of the following has been referred to as the “backbone of policing”?

Acting under the color of law is a requirement in proving civil liability in state court.

Consensual encounters, investigative detentions, and arrests are three types of __________.

____________ identifies the behaviors necessary for adequate performance.

Police decision-making and goals are rarely influenced by the extent and type of crime that is taking place within a department’s jurisdiction.

Which of the following is the most common type of local law enforcement agency?

Consolidated agencies are commonly found in urban areas.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three levels on which police management monitors and optimizes performance?

Some jurisdictions have ruled polygraph examinations for applicants illegal due to false positives.

Contract law enforcement would involve an officer signing a contract to provide security at bars, restaurants, or sporting events.