You are trying to determine what can be done about a police department that seems to have multiple complaints about misconduct. Nothing seems to be working to straighten them out. Which of the following could be done to encourage long-term police accountability?

A) Civil suit
B) Criminal charges
C) Federal intervention
D) Drawn-out court battle


Answer: C

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