After a Crime Has Been Committed and the Patrol Officer

question 29

Multiple Choice

After a crime has been committed and the patrol officer has gathered preliminary information from a crime scene,the responsibility of identifying the offender is delegated to the:

• A) Detective
• B) Internal affairs unit
• C) Patrol officer
• D) Police chief

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Definitions:

Legitimizing Myths

Beliefs or narratives that are constructed to maintain and justify power dynamics or social inequalities within a society.

Optimal Distinctiveness

A theory that suggests people are motivated to achieve an ideal balance between inclusion within groups and differentiation from others.

Deindividuated

A psychological state in which an individual loses self-awareness and the sense of individuality, often leading to uncharacteristic behavior, usually within a group context.

Duplex Mind

The duplex mind is a concept in psychology that suggests the human mind operates on two levels: an automatic, unconscious level and a controlled, conscious level.