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In a FTO (field training officer) program, the final phase consists of the recruit performing all the functions of a patrol officer while their FTO serves as an observer and evaluator.    

In the U.S., there are four methods of judicial selection: merit selection, partisan election, nonpartisan election and gubernatorial appointment.  

Minorities have been employed in policing since: 

An officer having a developed sixth sense is a necessity; however, being too suspicious can have a number of unfortunate consequences (ex. profiling).  True or false?

The criminal justice process is engaged when a person is arrested.    

Today, very few prison inmates, and no jail inmates, are involved in productive work programs.    

Although costs vary widely across jurisdictions, the average cost of housing an inmate in prison is ________ per year.             

The first private security contract operation in America was established by Allan Pinkerton, whose logo of an open eye probably inspired the term ‘private eye.’ 

Prosecutors have immunity from prosecution for actions taken in their official capacity.  

America’s court system consists of a national system of federal courts as well as 50 state court systems, plus those in the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.