Which of the following is a finding of the Police Services Study (PSS) conducted in the 1970s?

A. With respect to patrol, informal arrangements between law enforcement agencies involving sharing responsibility were uncommon.
B. Strict duplication of services is almost nonexistent in the production of direct police services.
C. Small police departments were less efficient than large departments.
D. Those cities that contract for police services are characterized as being "newer" and less densely populated, with less taxable business activity.


Answer: B

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