Question

the ultimate goal of the criminal investigation process is to ______ through deterrence or incapacitation.

○ reduce crime

○ convict a perpetrator

○ solve a crime

○ satisfy the victim

Explanation:

Deterrence (discouraging future crime) and incapacitation (preventing offenders from reoffending) are core strategies focused on lowering overall crime rates. Convicting perpetrators, solving crimes, and satisfying victims are intermediate or secondary outcomes, not the ultimate goal tied to these two specific strategies.

Answer:

A. reduce crime