Identify and Discuss the Functions of Law Enforcement

question 28

Essay

Identify and discuss the functions of law enforcement. Distinguish in your discussion between informal social control and formal social control mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Section 1245 Gain

A tax term referring to the gain from the sale or disposal of certain types of depreciable property, where the gain is recaptured as ordinary income.

Ordinary Income

Refers to the type of income earned by an individual that is subject to standard tax rates, including wages, salaries, commissions, and income from interest or dividends.

Long-Term Capital Losses

Losses incurred from selling assets that have been held for over a year, which can be applied to counterbalance capital gains when calculating taxes.

Short-Term Capital Gains

Profits from the sale of an asset held for one year or less, typically taxed at higher rates than long-term capital gains.