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Dates: during 1968-1968
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...Census. Whereas most European states have centralized forces with uniform, nationwide standards, the U.S. has 40,000 separate law-enforcement agencies???with 40,000 different codes, 40,000 different policies, and 40,000 different ideas as to how the peace should be maintained. Los Angeles County has 50 police forces, including the L.A.P.D. Educational qualifications range from nonexistent to four years of college. Oddly enough, almost no force gives even a rudimentary psychological exam ?surely an essential requirement for one of the most sensitive of all occupations. Many suburbs and small cities attempt to solve serious crimes with techniques...
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