Which of These Was a Key Effect, on Police Departments

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of these was a key effect, on police departments, of passage of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994?

• A) stricter penalties for violent crimes, keeping criminals off the streets longer
• B) broadened powers for law enforcement, resulting in more convictions
• C) longer penalties for first time offenders, dissuading juveniles from criminal activity
• D) increased funding through grants to local agencies, allowing additional hiring

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