Which of the following is true of the traditional period of law enforcement?

A. Juveniles were removed from adults when incarcerated and adjudicated.
B. The concepts of police matrons and social institutions were unknown.
C. Juveniles were interrogated like adults.
D. There was a clear separation of policing and politics.
E. Police agencies paid significant attention to juvenile problems.


Answer: C

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