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Jipu 123 · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Parole boards use a number of criteria to determine whether a convict should be given discretionary release. Discuss the criteria.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The majority of all police officers work in:

a. federal agencies.
b. large departments like New York City and Chicago.
c. small and medium-sized police departments.
d. state police agencies.

harveenkau8139 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

the nature and circumstances of the underlying offense and the offender's
current attitude toward it
the offender's prior criminal record
the offender's attitude toward the victim and the victim's family members the offender's physical, mental, and emotional health
the offender's behavior behind bars, including his or her participation in
programs for self-improvement

Answer to Question 2

c