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What is the primary source of funding for Federal police agencies in the USA?
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?
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?
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?
Which one of these is NOT considered a major branch of government in terms of the American police structure?
Which is an example of a special police force mentioned in the text?
Which is an example of a special police force mentioned in the text?
What are the four major divisions typically found in most police departments?
What are the four major divisions typically found in most police departments?
What was the median annual earnings of police chiefs in 2000?
What was the median annual earnings of police chiefs in 2000?
How is promotion within a police department typically determined?
How is promotion within a police department typically determined?
What is a common reason why many police officers retire relatively early?
What is a common reason why many police officers retire relatively early?
In what year did detectives and criminal investigators earn between $37,240 and $61,750 per year?
In what year did detectives and criminal investigators earn between $37,240 and $61,750 per year?
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