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Campus Law Enforcement Agencies Serving 4-year Institutions, 2021-2022 – Statistical Tables

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MONDAY, November 4, 2024, 10:00 AM ET                 Contact: OJP MEDIA
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Press release

Latest data show campus law enforcement agencies employ an average of 2.1 officers per 1,000 students

WASHINGTON ―The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announces the release of Campus Law Enforcement Agencies Serving 4-year Institutions, 2021–2022 – Statistical Tables...

Law Enforcement

Law enforcement describes the agencies and employees responsible for enforcing laws, maintaining public order, and managing public safety. The primary duties of law enforcement include the investigation, apprehension, and detention of individuals suspected of criminal offenses. Some law enforcement agencies, particularly sheriffs' offices, also have a significant role in the detention of individuals convicted of criminal offenses.

BJS maintains several national data collections covering federal...