Exam 5: Police Organization: Structure and Functions

What were the four primary criminal justice officials in early England that were adopted in American and still exist (or existed until recently)?

Which individual is credited with shaping the development of police professionalism during the reform era?

Which of the following positions became the only one to pursue felons when the county militia turned more to matters of defense during the reign of Edward I?

Among the duties of the U.S. Secret Service is to investigate counterfeiting and other financial crimes, such as financial institution fraud, computer fraud, and identify theft.

The most common security services provided in the United States include contract guards, alarm services, and armored-car services.

The selection process of police officers during the political era encouraged selection based on the candidate's ______.

How does the position of justice of the peace differ between England and the United States?

A special-purpose state agency would be most likely to investigate ______.

Which of the following is true about private security and private police personnel?

Today, the coroner determines the causes of all deaths by violence or under suspicious circumstances.

Why did the role of constable fall into disfavor in the American colonies?

When compared to public officers, studies have shown that the people employed in private security positions typically have ______.

In Hawaii, a single state-level agency includes a law enforcement division, a corrections division, and a victim compensation commission. This collective would be designated as which type of organization?

When compared to sheriff's departments, members of the municipal police departments are more likely to ______.

Which of the following has spurred businesses, industries, and institutions to seek out private police security?

What was the main purpose of the Metropolitan Police Act of 1829?

Unlike sheriff's departments, most employees at municipal police departments are ______.

What is the primary purpose and function of INTERPOL?

What is the difference between the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency?

Which of the following agencies may require candidates to be younger than 37 years of age?