Describe How the Structure and Organization of the Criminal Justice

question 121

Essay

Describe how the structure and organization of the criminal justice system, especially at the federal level, has changed since the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. What major agency was formed at the federal level and what is the agency's role?

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Definitions:

Investment Center

A division or unit within a company for which the manager has responsibility for and authority over the unit's revenues, costs, and investments.

Decentralized Units

Subdivisions within a larger organization that operate with a degree of autonomy, often making their own decisions and managing their own operations.

Authority

Authority refers to the power or right given to an individual or organization to make decisions, direct others, and enforce obedience.

Profit Margin

A financial metric indicating the percentage of income left over from revenues after accounting for costs and expenses.