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What is the primary source of funding for Federal police agencies in the USA?
Federal taxes
Which type of police agency falls under the state level in the USA?
Sheriffs in counties
How many separate police agencies are estimated to operate in the United States of America?
40,000
Which one of these is NOT considered a major branch of government in terms of the American police structure?
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Which is an example of a special police force mentioned in the text?
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What are the four major divisions typically found in most police departments?
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What was the median annual earnings of police chiefs in 2000?
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How is promotion within a police department typically determined?
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What is a common reason why many police officers retire relatively early?
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In what year did detectives and criminal investigators earn between $37,240 and $61,750 per year?
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