Your textbook gives three reasons why, despite low crime-solving rates by detectives, many police departments continue to employ them. Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?
A. Detectives have wider jurisdiction than patrol officers do, and they can arrest and book some suspects that other police officers cannot.
B. Detectives have interrogation and case presentation skills that assist in prosecution.
C. Technical knowledge, such as knowing about burglary tools, does help in some investigations and prosecutions.
D. Law enforcement executives can assign detectives to a major, high-profile case to demonstrate to the public that they are committing resources to the matter.
Answer: A
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