Which of the following statements is true of state police agencies?
A. They are authorized to perform a wide variety of law enforcement tasks.
B. They have limited authority and only have control over specific types of offenses.
C. They do not investigate criminal activities that cross a county's jurisdictional boundaries.
D. They are not restricted by the boundaries of their respective states.
Answer: A
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