This dimension sorts criminal-justice institutions by their basic type. Wikipedia notes that "the most common type of law enforcement agency is the police, but various other forms exist as well, including agencies that focus on specific legal violations." Browsing by institution type keeps institutions of the same basic kind grouped together.
Facts
Executive agency
Sources
1. Eastern State Penitentiary (Wikipedia)
Eastern State Penitentiary, lead sectionQuote, Eastern State Penitentiary, lead section
Designed by John Haviland and opened on October 25, 1829, Eastern State is considered to be the world's first true penitentiary
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