Describe the scope of the current criminal justice system.
What will be an ideal response?
The contemporary criminal justice system costs $264 billion annually. Local governments fund about half of this amount. There are 1.1 million people employed at all levels of law enforcement. More than 11 million people are arrested each year. Ninety-six million cases are heard annually in state courts, including 20 million criminal matters and 2 million juvenile matters. Seven million people are under some form of correctional supervision; more than 2 million individuals are in jails/prisons.
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Why don't all law enforcement agencies practice undercover operations?
What will be an ideal response?
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a. Disparate b. More evenly balanced c. Held by the male d. Held by the female
In small police departments, the chief's budget is shaped by the guidance given by a city or county manager
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Members of what type of terrorist group include animal rights advocates, supporters of environmental issues, and antiabortion advocates?
a. right wing c. special interest b. left wing d. union extremists