Officers Policing Fragmented Communities Derive Their Authority from Community Authority

question 28

True/False

Officers policing fragmented communities derive their authority from community authority.

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Definitions:

Bureaucracy

A system of government or organization in which decisions are made by state officials or staff rather than by elected representatives, often characterized by specified procedures and hierarchy.

National Bureaucracy

The complex structure of departments, agencies, and employees that constitute the administrative arm of a national government, responsible for implementing and managing public policies and services.

Oversight

The review, monitoring, and supervision of operations and activities within governmental organizations to ensure they are compliant with laws, rules, and regulations and are functioning efficiently and effectively.

Legislation

Laws that are proposed and enacted by a legislative body through its legislative process.