Police deal with juveniles only for serious, violent crime; other offenses like status and property offenses are left to the juvenile court to respond to.

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Police deal with juveniles for a wide range of offenses, not just serious, violent crimes. This includes status offenses (actions considered unlawful due to the individual's age, such as truancy or curfew violations) and property offenses, in addition to more serious crimes. The juvenile justice system, including both police and courts, is designed to handle a variety of juvenile offenses.

Police Deal with Juveniles Only for Serious, Violent Crime; Other