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Criminal Justice - Fort Wayne

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  • Correction* (gets correctional, corrections, etc.)
  • Criminal* (gets criminal, criminals, criminalized, etc.)
  • "First responders" (use the quotes)
  • "Law enforcement" (use the quotes)
  • Police

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