10 Interesting Fact About Criminal justice and law enforcement

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• Modern criminal justice system originated from England in the 18th century.
• The United States criminal court system is based on the principle of alleged innocence until proven guilty.
• FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) is the largest federal police agency in the United States.
• Traffic Police were first introduced in the United States in 1899 in New York City.
• The first female police in the United States is Alice Stebbins Wells, who joined the Los Angeles police in 1910.
• Some countries impose a death penalty as punishment for certain crimes.
• The Adolescent Judicial System is used to deal with crimes committed by people under the age of 18 years.
• DNA can be used as evidence in criminal cases and has helped solve many cases.
• Supervisory cameras are currently used by many police to monitor public areas and help identify perpetrators of crime.
• Police training often includes physical training and tactics, as well as training in law, ethics, and interpersonal skills.