The "smug hack" icon is the media's portrayal of which of the following criminal justice personnel?

a. police

b. prosecutors

c. defense attorneys

d. correction officers

Answer: d) correction officers

Explanation:

Correction officer in terms of criminal justice system are the official people hired by state government or federal government to work in prison and and juvenile department. Their duty is to manage sentenced people and defaulter. They also supervise arrested people who are not yet sentenced

Other options are incorrect because police are the officers that protect the law and lives of people by enforcing regulations. Prosecutors is lawyer who conducts case in opposition to defendant and defense attorney is lawyer for defendants party. Thus, the correct option is option (d).