In 2009 the National Academy of Sciences (2009) Produced a Report

question 141

Multiple Choice

In 2009 the National Academy of Sciences (2009) produced a report that:

• A) supported the validity  and accuracy of many forensic science methods used  by police and prosecutors.
• B) the police used new technology always in appropriate ways.
• C) questioned the validity and accuracy of many forensic science methods used by police and prosecutors.
• D) society was distrustful whenever the police used new technologies in their investigations.
• E) ​championed the continued use of technology by the police and prosecutors.

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Definitions:

Virtual Currencies

Digital or online currencies that use cryptography for security and operate independently of a central bank.

Point-of-sale Terminals

Electronic systems used at retail locations to process card payments and manage sales transactions.

Preauthorized Payments

Financial transactions that are set up in advance to regularly move funds from one account to another, commonly used for recurring bills and subscriptions.

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

A technology used to verify the legitimacy and facilitate the processing of checks and other documents, employing magnetic ink.