Distinguish between county law enforcement and metropolitan (local) police forces

What will be an ideal response?


County: Nearly all sheriff's offices provide basic law enforcement services such as routine patrol, responding to citizen calls for service, and investigating crimes; serving civil process (summons and court orders); providing court security; operating the county jail; and investigating crimes. A majority are full-service programs that carry out judicial, correctional, and law enforcement activities. Local police perform multiple roles, including but not limited to, investigating crimes, identifying suspects, and making arrests; maintaining public order, acting as first responders, educating children about crime, drugs, and safety; facilitating movement of traffic; and promoting safety
and crime prevention.

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a. It provides answers to issues and spurs debate. b. It operates as a moral isolationism. c. Values of different historical periods are valid throughout time. d. Cultures are totally isolated from one another.

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Crime maps could harm a high crime area by increasing property values or decreasing insurance rates

a. True b. False

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Many states rely exclusively on common law to define their crimes.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The crime of ______________ consists of holding or confining someone against his or her will without legal justification

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.

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