History of Law Enforcement Quiz

Who established the first recorded police organization?

• Pharaoh Hur Moheb of Egypt

• William the Conqueror of England

• Alfred the Great of England

• King Henry I of England

What was the name of London's first professional police force?

• The Knights of London

• The Royal Guards of London

• The Bow Street Runners

• The London Constables

Who established the Metropolitan Police Force for London in 1829?

• King Henry I

• Henry Fielding

• Sir Robert Peel

• King Edward I

What was the period when police agencies were first established in major American cities?

• Professional Era

• Political Era

• Community Policing Era

• Post 9/11 Policing

Who was known as the Father of modern Law Enforcement?

• August Vollmer

• Henry Fielding

• Sir Robert Peel

• King Edward I

In which era did law enforcement move away from the crime-fighting focus towards maintaining order and providing service to the community?

• Post 9/11 Policing

• Community Policing Era

• Professional Era

• Political Era

What did the September 11 terrorist attacks lead to in law enforcement?

• Increase in social media usage

• Decrease in information sharing programs

• Decrease in military grade equipment usage

• Decrease in technology usage

Who implemented the first degree program at San Jose State University?

• King Edward I

• Henry Fielding

• Sir Robert Peel

• August Vollmer

What was the name of the first police force established in Boston in 1631?

• The Boston Night Patrol

• The Boston Watchmen

• The Boston Guardians

• The Boston Protectors

In which era did police officers become more isolated from the community due to the use of cars and radios?

• Professional Era

• Political Era

• Post 9/11 Policing

• Community Policing Era