Policing

What type of command structure did the Metropolitan Police of London use?

• Military command structure

• Democratic command structure

• Hierarchical command structure

• Community-based command structure

What is the test of police efficiency?

• The number of arrests made

• The absence of crime and disorder

• The amount of fines collected

• The visibility of police action

What was the role of the county sheriff in the early 1800s in the U.S.?

• Primary law enforcement agent

• Town mayor

• Judge

• Tax collector only

In which year was the Chicago police department established?

• 1833

• 1844

• 1851

• 1860

Which city had the first paid daytime police force that ended three years later?

• New York

• Chicago

• Philadelphia

• Baltimore

What was emphasized in police patrols during the Reform Era?

• Foot patrols

• Preventive motorized patrol

• Bicycle patrols

• Horse patrols

What act is mentioned in the context of the Reform Era?

• Civil Rights Act

• Equal Employment Opportunity Act

• Voting Rights Act

• Fair Labor Standards Act

What era is characterized by the features listed in the document?

• The Progressive Era

• The Reform Era

• The Modern Era

• The Industrial Era

What type of patrol was emphasized to ensure rapid response to crime?

• Foot patrol

• Motorized patrol

• Bicycle patrol

• Horse patrol

What was a characteristic of police organization during the Reform Era?

• Decentralized

• Centralized

• Informal

• Community-based