You are a new police officer, fresh out of the police academy where you finished the top of your class. As a new officer, you want to make a good impression with your fellow officers and chief. Your knowledge of how policing works, how it is supposed to work, and what the pitfalls can be is tantamount to your early success on the job. Which of the following is NOT one of your four basic responsibilities as a police officer?

A. To enforce laws
B. To prevent crime
C. To preserve the peace
D. To advocate for victims' rights


Answer: D

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