History of Policing in Cities

What is the origin of the word 'police'?

• French word 'police'

• Latin word 'politia'

• German word 'polizei'

• Greek word 'polis'

What was the primary purpose of the 'Vigiles' in ancient Rome?

• To act as a military force

• To act as a fire brigade and night watchmen

• To act as a group of street performers

• To act as a group of thieves

Which ancient city had a police force consisting of 300 specialized archers?

• London

• Athens

• Rome

• Paris

Who centralized the French police force in 1666?

• King Augustus

• King Louis XIV

• King Charles II

• King Francis I

What was the name of the first organized police force in the ancient world, established in about 3000 BC?

• The Archers

• The Watchmen

• The Vigiles

• The Bow Street Runners

What was the primary role of the 'Bow Street Runners' in 18th century London?

• They were a group of vigilantes

• They were an organized police force

• They were a group of thieves

• They were a group of street performers

Which city had over 1,000 policemen by the 18th century?

• Boston

• Paris

• New York City

• London

Who is credited with being the birthplace of modern policing?

• Alexander Williams

• Sir Robert Peel

• King Louis XIV

• King Francis I

Who is known as the 'father of modern policing'?

• King Louis XIV

• Sir Robert Peel

• William Strong

• Alexander Williams

What was the name of the police force established by Sir Robert Peel in 1829?

• The Bow Street Runners

• The Metropolitan Police

• The New York City Police

• The Boston Police Department