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Advertisements such as Crime Stoppers portray criminality similar to that of the general entertainment media - that of a dangerous, crime-ridden world where violent attacks are common.

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B) False

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Using media technology in the courts has several advantages, which include all EXCEPT which one of the following?

A) Saves time and money
B) Digital manipulation tools can be used to crop, retouch, and edit images
C) Judges and attorneys can now be in a courtroom, defendant in a jail, and witnesses in another state, all simultaneously participating in a live hearing
D) The knowledge that a permanent record is being created makes law enforcement and judicial personnel more conscientious in following due process rules

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Closed circuit television (CCTV) was initially used sparingly as a means of apprehending and deterring _______________.

The media appear best able to deter offenders involved in victimless crimes by increasing their fear of punishment, rather than increasing their fear of health and social consequences.

The development and widespread acceptance of videotaped evidence and testimony by police personnel began in the _______.

Only camera surveillance systems which are clearly marked take advantage of the surveillance effect.

Which of the following is a concern over the usage of media technology and alteration of the reality of the judicial system?

A local police agency publicizes the implementation of an aggressive, special anti-DUI enforcement effort, but they do not actually have an anti-DUI unit. The publicity about the phantom unit alone yields a deterrence effect for a short period of time. Which term does this BEST exemplify?

Media technology in the courtrooms will result in a criminal justice system that will become a more __________________.

Advertisements such as Crime Stoppers have been supported by court rulings, but they are not viewed as being cost effective due to high operational costs.

"Crime Stoppers" is the reenactment of crimes to obtain information through anonymous phone calls and reward money, and is an example of which of the following?

Increased surveillance may result in which of the following concerns?

Early anti-drug campaign ads were equally effective at influencing public opinion and changing offender behavior.

Surveillance systems are more effective in reducing planned crimes, rather than emotional crimes.

The impact of media technology on the legitimacy of the judicial system is related to concerns of the loss of the symbolic qualities of the criminal justice system and personnel.

Antidrug media campaigns have a historical tie to which one of the following?

Mass media developed in the 1970s with the expectation of positive social effects. As a result, crime reduction messages were created with all of the following messages EXCEPT _________.

Which of the following groups is most likely to support the usage of videotaped interrogations because it ensures that police more strictly follow legal procedures?

The McGruff "Crime Dog" campaigns are an example of which of the following?

Which of the following best defines "surveillance effect"?