When Dealing with Frictions Between Ethnic Groups, the Role of the Police

question 24

Multiple Choice

When dealing with frictions between ethnic groups, the role of the police should be to

• A)take the side of the majority.
• B)enforce the informal community norms.
• C)act as an arbiter to negotiate public order.
• D)do what the block organizations recommend.

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