Asked by Brandi Ellis on May 12, 2024

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The process of entering a suspect's name, offense, and arrival time into the police log or blotter following the suspect's arrest is called the

A) initial appearance.
B) booking.
C) preliminary hearing.
D) arraignment.

Police Log

A public record maintained by law enforcement agencies detailing daily activities, incidents, and responses.

Booking

The process of recording an individual's entry into the detention or jail system following an arrest.

Blotter

A blotter is an official record of events, transactions, or occurrences kept by an organization, often used in police departments to record crimes or incidents.

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Jasmin MitchellMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Booking is the process where a suspect's name, offense, and arrival time are officially recorded by the police following an arrest.