Critics Argue That the Traditional Professional Model Does Not Apply

question 28

Multiple Choice

Critics argue that the traditional professional model does not apply to policing because

• A)recruitment standards of policing are rigorous and thorough.
• B)training academies are extensive and long, compared to other professions.
• C)policing is more a craft than a profession.
• D)the peer culture of policing does not tolerate improper behavior.

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Recession

A significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, visible in GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales.

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Taxes

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