Asked by Amber Brown on May 08, 2024
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Every state has their own policy dealing with prison officer use of warning shots.What is the common feature of these policies?
A) None.Police departments and prisons forbid the use of warning shots.
B) Warning shots by prison officers are allowed if innocent people will not be injured.
C) Warning shots cannot be allowed within prison grounds.
D) Armed officers have complete discretion on when and where to use warning shots.
Warning Shots
Discharge of firearms not aimed to hit a target but intended to signal or intimidate opponents or to stop an advance.
Prison Officer Use
The application of duties and responsibilities by those tasked with the management and supervision of prisons and inmates.
Police Departments
Governmental agencies responsible for maintaining public order, enforcing the law, and preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal activities.
- Differentiate the formal and informal codes of prison guards and understand their impact on how prisoners are treated.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the formal and informal codes of prison guards and understand their impact on how prisoners are treated.
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