Which term describes a formal agreement between states to cooperate on matters of mutual interest in enforcement?

• A. Interstate compact
• B. Diversion programs
• C. Use of force continuum
• D. Search warrant

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is a formal agreement among states to work together on enforcement matters. An interstate compact is exactly that— a legally binding pact between two or more states, typically requiring approval by each state’s legislature and often Congress, to coordinate enforcement, share information, provide mutual aid, and handle cross-border investigations. This is used for issues like cross-state cooperation on juvenile justice, extradition practices, or joint enforcement efforts.

Diversion programs, by contrast, redirect offenders into treatment or supervision instead of processing them through traditional criminal justice pathways. The use of force continuum is a framework that guides officers on how to respond with escalating force in encounters. A search warrant is a court order authorizing a specific search. None of these establish formal cross-state cooperative agreements for enforcement.