Deck 8: Conclusion

Question 1

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

A) Police
B) Victims
C) Courts
D) Corrections
E) All have discretion.

Answer 1

E

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

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

A) SAVIN.
B) GREAT.
C) GPS.
D) CCTV.

Question 5

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

A) bans on their use in court.
B) massive litigation over their accuracy.
C) police body cameras.
D) greater conviction of criminals.

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.

A) home confinement
B) parole
C) diversion
D) street justice

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

___________ are the true gatekeepers of the criminal justice system.

A) Police
B) Social Services
C) Citizens
D) Courts

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

How has privatization impacted the criminal justice system?

Question 14

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