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The detective bureau is considered the backbone of policing.​

When the Supreme Court hears cases pertaining to search and seizures, they draw mainly on the ________Amendment.

​The use of force by police officers is not a common event.

The core of problem-oriented policing is a proactive approach to law enforcement.​

Danny responded to a robbery in which the suspect left a note demanding money. Danny hands over this note to crime scene investigators who want to compare the handwriting on the note to other notes left at previous robberies. This handwriting will be compared to samples​ that already exist in a database. Using handwriting to identify individuals is a part of a practice of:

If a police officer cooperates with a criminal for his/her own personal gain, he/she is acting like a grass eater.​

The concerned residents are pushing for police programs to bring police and the public closer together and to create a more cooperative environment between them. This type of policing is referred to as:​

Police can conduct a search based on an anonymous tip, such as one that is given via telephone.​

Because of his commendable performance during his first year as a police rookie, Danny is being assigned to a task force that will be investigating counterfeiting and other financial crimes. With which federal agency will Danny most likely work as part of this task force?​

Use the following scenario to answer the next four questions: A few concerned citizens made an appointment to meet with the chief of police in Anytown, USA. They are concerned with the productivity of the police department in their city. They are also concerned with the lack of coordination between the residents of the city and the police department. Mr. Smith is one resident who brings up at the meeting that there are a few locations, known as hot spots of crime, that are the biggest concern for the residents. All of the following are considered to be potential hotspots of crime except:​