Which of the Following Is True of Large Local Police

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of large local police departments?

• A) They elect agents to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• B) They have one police officer for every 200 residents of the United States.
• C) They often assign officers to specialized task forces.
• D) They have one sheriff for each department.

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