Which of These Was a Key Effect, on Police Departments

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of these was a key effect, on police departments, of passage of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994?

• A) stricter penalties for violent crimes, keeping criminals off the streets longer
• B) broadened powers for law enforcement, resulting in more convictions
• C) longer penalties for first time offenders, dissuading juveniles from criminal activity
• D) increased funding through grants to local agencies, allowing additional hiring

---

Definitions:

Scholarly Standards

The accepted principles and practices that guide academic work, including criteria for research quality, ethics, integrity, and presentation.

Research Details

Specific information about how a study was designed, conducted, and analyzed.

Personal Biases

Refers to the predispositions or inclinations individuals have that influence their perceptions and judgments, often in an unconscious manner.