Structure of American Police Agencies
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What is the primary source of funding for Federal police agencies in the USA?

  • Donations from private organizations
  • Local city taxes
  • State taxes
  • Federal taxes (correct)
  • Which type of police agency falls under the state level in the USA?

  • Parks police
  • Police forces of cities and towns
  • Bridge and tunnel administration police forces
  • Sheriffs in counties (correct)
  • How many separate police agencies are estimated to operate in the United States of America?

  • 70,000
  • 20,000
  • 40,000 (correct)
  • 5,000
  • Which one of these is NOT considered a major branch of government in terms of the American police structure?

    <p>District</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is an example of a special police force mentioned in the text?

    <p>Bridge and Tunnel Administration Police Forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four major divisions typically found in most police departments?

    <p>Field operations, administrative services, technical services, and inspectional services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the median annual earnings of police chiefs in 2000?

    <p>$52,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is promotion within a police department typically determined?

    <p>Primarily based on a candidate's performance on examinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reason why many police officers retire relatively early?

    <p>Burnout from the stressful nature of police work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did detectives and criminal investigators earn between $37,240 and $61,750 per year?

    <p>2008</p> Signup and view all the answers

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