Mutual aid agreements

William C. Nicholson, JD

doi:10.5055/jem.2005.0046

Authors

William C. Nicholson, JD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2005.0046

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Author Biography

William C. Nicholson, JD

Department of Criminal Justice, North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina. This article is for information only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal advice, consult your own attorney.

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