One of the common responsibilities of a sheriff's department is to:

A. create specialized task forces to deal with a particular crime or area of concern.
B. investigate criminal activities that cross jurisdictional boundaries.
C. maintain the federal prison.
D. oversee the isolation of a jury during a trial.


Answer: D

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