The Christopher Commission Reported That the Culture of the LAPD

question 34

Multiple Choice

The Christopher Commission reported that the culture of the LAPD

• A)emphasizes overly aggressive policing.
• B)emphasizes the mission to protect and to serve.
• C)emphasizes community policing.
• D)emphasizes the dignity of each human being.
• E)emphasizes cooperation between African Americans and the LAPD.

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Definitions:

Palsgraf Case

A landmark case in American tort law that established the principle that negligence requires foreseeability of harm to the plaintiff.

Prima Facie

A Latin term meaning "at first sight" or "on its face," referring to evidence that, unless rebutted, is sufficient to prove a particular proposition or fact.

Negligence

A failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances.

Reasonable Standard Of Care

The degree of caution and concern an ordinarily prudent and rational person would use in similar circumstances.