Policing in the USA

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Police officers in the USA are only responsible for maintaining order and providing emergency services.

False (B)

Detectives mainly focus on maintaining regular patrols in specific areas like business districts.

False (B)

Sheriffs enforce the law at the federal level.

False (B)

State police officers are responsible for enforcing motor vehicle laws and regulations.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Police officers do not have the responsibility of protecting public officials.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Detectives do not participate in arrests or raids.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Urban police officers are mainly assigned to conduct criminal investigations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Highway patrol officers may direct traffic at the scene of accidents.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the major components of the criminal justice system in the USA is politics.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of policing does not include the investigation of suspected criminal activity.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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