History of Law Enforcement

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Which historical figure created a set of principles that helped to reform policing?

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Sir Robert Peel

Front

Which group found widespread corruption in the New York City police department in the early 1970s?

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Knapp Commission

Front

Which ancient civilization is credited with having the earliest records of “police” organizations?

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Egyptians

Front

Which study found that increasing the number of patrol officers in a neighborhood had little effect on crime?

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Kansas City Study

Front

Which ancient civilization divided their police force into districts and divisions, a practice still used in modern policing?

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Romans

Front

Which historical figure suggests one-man patrols and rotating beat assignments in order to fight police corruption?

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O.W. Wilson

Front

The main concepts of American law enforcement originated in which country?

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England

Front

Which historical law enforcement agency, originally formed to protect the Mexican border, is now fulfilling the role of state bureau of investigation?

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Texas Rangers

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Which community policing concept included the creation of “Tithings” and “Shires”?

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Frankpledge System

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Which American city established the first publicly funded, professional full time police service in 1838? Options: Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Boston

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Boston