LE Unit 1

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of law enforcement agencies?

• Enforcing laws and regulations

• Conducting investigations to solve crimes

• Issuing citations and making arrests

• Setting public policy for local governments

What is one of the primary roles of law enforcement agencies in society?

• To create new laws

• To maintain public order and safety

• To provide legal advice to citizens

• To oversee educational institutions

What is one of the key principles established by the Code of Hammurabi?

• Innocent until proven guilty

• An eye for an eye

• The right to a fair trial

• The abolition of all forms of punishment

The term "sheriff" originates from the term "shire-reeve." In medieval England, what was the primary role of the shire-reeve?

• Collect taxes for the local lord

• Enforce church laws and discipline

• Maintain law and order in a shire

• Lead military forces into battle

Who created the first professional police force in 1829 and mandated publicly funded police forces throughout England?

• Sir Robert Peel

• Henry Fielding

• William Pitt

• Charles Dickens

According to Sir Robert Peel’s principles of policing, which of the following is NOT one of the three core principles proposed?

• Policing aims to prevent crime

• Police must act independently of community opinions

• Community support and trust are necessary for effective policing

• Police must respect community principles to build a good reputation

Which city established the first organized law enforcement agency in the American colonies, known as the Night Watch, and later formed the first full-time, paid police force in the U.S.?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Charleston

Which city established its police department in 1845, following Boston's lead, and introduced new organizational structures such as precincts and ranks?

• Philadelphia

• Chicago

• New York City

• Baltimore

Which state law enforcement agency, founded by Stephen F. Austin, was the first of its kind in the United States?

• Texas Rangers

• Arizona Rangers

• California State Police

• Florida Highway Patrol

Which private detective agency was known for investigating crimes like bank robberies and train heists, establishing the first criminal database, hiring America's first female detective, and serving as a forerunner to the U.S. Secret Service?

• Burns Detective Agency

• Pinkerton National Detective Agency

• Wells Fargo Detective Agency

• United States Marshals Service