who serves as a primary connection between the population and the criminal justice system
Criminal justice 1.)The first being police/Law enforcement, the law enforcement branch enforces the laws in there state, county, or assigned jurisdiction. The main purpose for law enforcement officers is to uphold their country's, state's, or local laws. The Definition of Law Enforcement: Law enforcement describes the individuals and agencies responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining public order and public safety. Law enforcement includes the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime, and the apprehension and detention of individuals suspected of law violation.
Conviction rate In the United States, the federal court system, the conviction rose from approximately 75 percent to approximately 85% between 1972 and 1992.[3] For 2012, the US Department of Justice reported a 93% conviction rate.[4] The conviction rate is also high in U.S. state courts. Coughlan writes, "In recent years, the conviction rate has averaged approximately 84% in Texas, 82% in California, 72% in New York, 67% in North Carolina, and 59% in Florida."[5] The Crown Court has a conviction rate of 80%, according to the BBC.[6]