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True or False: Failure to sustain a disciplinary action against an employee puts the supervisor at risk for a subsequent civil suit.

TRUE or FALSE: The rules governing procedural due process almost always require that police officers accused of serious misconduct be informed of their civil law and contract rights, notified as to the specific nature of the allegation, and advised when they are under investigation.

According to the text, the imposition of discipline includes the following legitimate objectives:

All of the following describe positive discipline EXCEPT:

According to the text, militarization of the police has created the following trends:

What term describes change that will occur despite unsuccessful efforts to involve others or inadequate time to prepare?

TRUE or FALSE: To be considered terrorism, an act perpetrated by one or more individuals must be backed or sponsored by a foreign or domestic group which provides financial or idealogical support. 

TRUE or FALSE: The first-line supervisor on the scene of a critical incident has two main priorities: (1) to act and (2) to communicate.

TRUE or FALSE: Because the effects of change are often unknown, officers are less likely to oppose it when there is doubt as to the possible consequences. 

Barriers that impede effective communication include fear of being looked down upon, concern about jeopardizing one’s status, and: