The Administration of Local Jails Is Frequently One of the Major

question 60

Multiple Choice

The administration of local jails is frequently one of the major tasks of:

• A) police chiefs.
• B) county sheriffs.
• C) state public safety bureaus.
• D) independent contractors.

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Definitions:

Increases

A rise or growth in quantity, size, value, or intensity of something.

Declines

Describes a decrease or deterioration in function, quality, or quantity over time.

Cohort

A group of individuals sharing a common factor (e.g., age, experience) within a specified period, often studied to identify patterns over time.

Longitudinal

A research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables over short or long periods of time.