Question 1

Which of the following does NOT have discretion in the criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

E

Question 2

Discretionary decisions are limited to individuals and do not occur at an organizational or aggregate level.

Accepted Answer

Discretionary decisions can be made by individuals at an organizational level, such as executives or managers, who have the authority to make decisions on behalf of the organization. These decisions may impact the overall direction or strategy of the organization.

Question 3

Technology has had little impact on operations of the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

Technology has had a significant impact on operations of the criminal justice system, including improvements in forensic science, communication and information sharing, security and surveillance, and electronic records management. Examples include DNA analysis, automated fingerprint identification systems, video surveillance, electronic monitoring of offenders, and computerized case management systems.

Question 4

Notification of victims about their cases has been enhanced by the creation of

Accepted Answer

SAVIN (Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification) is a program that provides automated notifications to victims of crime about changes in the status of their cases, including information about court dates, bail hearings, and release dates of defendants. Therefore, SAVIN is the best choice for enhancing notifications to victims about their cases. GREAT (Gang Resistance Education and Training) is a program that works with young people to prevent gang involvement, GPS (Global Positioning System) is a technology used for location tracking, and CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) is a system of video cameras used for surveillance. None of these programs or technologies are specifically designed for enhancing notifications to victims about their cases.

Question 5

The emergence of mobile phone recordings of criminal events has led to

Accepted Answer

The emergence of mobile phone recordings of criminal events has led to police departments adopting the use of body cameras to increase transparency and accountability. This has been seen as a response to the public's demand for greater transparency and the need for accountability in police-citizen interactions.

Question 6

EMS is an enhancement of _________________ that responds to the lack of space to hold in jail everyone awaiting trial and the need for greater supervision for those released on probation or parole after conviction.

Accepted Answer

EMS stands for Electronic Monitoring System or Electronic Monitoring Service, which is a form of home confinement. It allows offenders to serve their sentence at home while being monitored through electronic devices to ensure compliance with their sentence. This system helps to address the overcrowding issue in jails and provides greater supervision for those on probation or parole. Option B (parole) and option C (diversion) are not directly related to EMS, and option D (street justice) is not a legitimate form of justice.

Question 7

Many tasks once done by sworn officers have been civilianized, and in some cases outsourced.

Accepted Answer

Many tasks such as administrative work, parking enforcement, and certain types of investigations have been civilianized, while some departments have outsourced services like dispatch or crime analysis to other agencies or companies.

Question 8

Lawmaking is influenced and constrained by local politics, the media, and public sentiments and voting patterns.

Accepted Answer

Lawmaking is not an isolated process and is impacted by various factors such as local politics, media influence, and public sentiments and voting patterns. These external factors can shape the agenda of policymakers and determine the fate of a proposed legislation.

Question 9

___________ are the true gatekeepers of the criminal justice system.

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Question 10

Criminal justice reform is a constant problem for addressing crime in society.

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Question 11

Discuss the emerging opioid crisis and the response of the criminal justice system.

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Question 12

List and discuss at least three uses of emerging technology in criminal justice.

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Question 13

How has privatization impacted the criminal justice system?

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Question 14

List and discuss at least three uses of technology in the criminal justice system.

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