German (1969)estimated that as much as 90 percent of entry-level police training is devoted to "crook-catching." Approximately how much of their time do police actually spend doing so?

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While German estimated that 90 percent of entry-level police training was focused on "crook-catching," the actual time spent by police doing so is much lower. Studies suggest that police spend 10 to 15 percent of their time on active enforcement activities such as making arrests or issuing citations.

German (1969)estimated That as Much as 90 Percent of Entry-Level