In the public mind, the primary role of the police is to

A. enforce laws.
B. provide services.
C. prevent crime.
D. preserve the peace.


Answer: A

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A. be reduced B. increase C. stay the same D. grow more violent

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a. bribery b. extortion c. mooching d. shakedowns

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b. ballistics. c. biometrics. d. digitizations. e. forensic flarings.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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