Which of the following is true of officers in a watchman-style department?

A. They seek to find violations of the criminal law and follow due process.
B. They discourage juvenile prevention or intervention programs.
C. They focus primarily on law enforcement.
D. They have a militaristic function, but they tend to take a passive role in juvenile matters.
E. They use the criminal law as a last resort and instead try to disperse disruptive juveniles.


Answer: E

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