Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning African American

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning African American police officers?

• A) Frequently, black officers were allowed to patrol only in black areas and to arrest only other black citizens.
• B) Black officers were frequently restricted in type and location of assignments.
• C) Some evidence indicates that black officers were actually more punitive on black citizens than have white officers.
• D) All of the above statements are true.

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