Compare and contrast municipal law enforcement agencies with ...

[michelleunicorn]

Compare and contrast municipal law enforcement agencies with sheriff's and county law enforcement. The majority of all police officers work in small and medium-sized police
 
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Question 2

The Walnut Street Jail failed because inmates succumbed to illness, insanity, and suicide.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[amit]

Answer to Question 1

o departments.
The majority of all local police departments have 10 or fewer law enforcement
o officers.
Municipal agencies have the broadest authority to apprehend criminal suspects,
o maintain order, and provide services to the community.

o Municipal officers respond to a wide spectrum of duties.
o The sheriff is the head law enforcement officer for a county.
Sheriffs are usually elected by the community for 2- or 4-year terms. They do
o not need a background in law enforcement as they are usually politicians.
Sheriff's offices vary in size. They investigate violent crimes in their jurisdiction
and other common responsibilities include investigating drug crime, maintaining
o the county jail, serving eviction notices, keeping order in the courthouse,
collecting taxes, and enforcing the orders of the court.
Both investigate crime and do routine patrol. Local police departments are more
o likely to perform trafficrelated functions whereas sheriff's departments are
more likely to be involved in county court and jail operations.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE

[michelleunicorn]

Great answer, keep it coming

[amcvicar]

Excellent