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According to the text, what is the main reason why officers cannot detain potential witnesses without their voluntary agreement?
According to the text, what is the main reason why officers cannot detain potential witnesses without their voluntary agreement?
- Officers may always seek the cooperation of citizens in the identification of criminals.
- It is often difficult to determine whether a person is a suspect or merely a witness.
- Suspects resort to the use of deadly force with little or no provocation.
- There is no enforceable duty to be a witness. (correct)
What should initial crime scene responders do to clarify the status of individuals present at the crime scene?
What should initial crime scene responders do to clarify the status of individuals present at the crime scene?
- Detain all individuals for investigation.
- Use communicative skills to appeal to a citizen’s moral obligation to provide information. (correct)
- Transport all potential witnesses to the police station for systematic interview.
- Seek the cooperation of citizens in the identification of criminals.
What is the key difference between individuals who may be detained and those who may not, according to the text?
What is the key difference between individuals who may be detained and those who may not, according to the text?
- Their willingness to cooperate with the police.
- Their involvement in criminal activities. (correct)
- Their proximity to the crime scene.
- Their possession of information useful to the police.
According to the text, what is the minimum requirement for a legal detention?
According to the text, what is the minimum requirement for a legal detention?
In U.S. v. Mendenhall, what did the Supreme Court discuss?
In U.S. v. Mendenhall, what did the Supreme Court discuss?
According to the text, when does a seizure of the individual occur?
According to the text, when does a seizure of the individual occur?
According to the text, what should officers do if a witness refuses to be transported to the station for an interview?
According to the text, what should officers do if a witness refuses to be transported to the station for an interview?
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