Police-community relations in America represent an apparent contradiction. Which of the following best represents that contradiction?
A. There is an attempt to please minorities yet a desire to strictly enforce law.
B. The police patrol minority neighborhoods in an attempt to improve community relations yet do not really care for the minority residents.
C. The police do not like minorities, yet they display efforts to curb violence in their neighborhoods.
D. There are disparities in arrest and incarceration based on race, yet minorities give the police very favorable ratings.
Answer: D
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