Exam 5: The History and Organization of Law Enforcement

This was the first successful bill in England to create a permanent, public police force.

This police reform act rejected patronage and administered employment and promotions based on merit.

In contrast to the London bobby, the early New York City police officer had a broad latitude of discretion.

The right and power to commit an act or order others to commit an act is called .

How did gin contribute to the development of law enforcement?

Which feature did England contribute to U.S. policing, according to Walker and Katz?

All states have a highway patrol function except Hawaii.

August Vollmer called the patrol car the "swift angel of death."

List and discuss three requirements to become a police officer.

Like many aspects of American culture, policing has its roots in Roman tradition.

The early form of policing that most directly led to that of modern U.S. policing was the .

Brothers Henry and John Fielding organized the Thames River Police.

Most federal officers are trained here.

Give five examples of less-than-lethal weaponry.

Local law enforcement agencies handle most of the nation's crime.

This organization was among the first advanced police agencies in the United States.

The early Chicago police had four idiosyncratic orientations to the law. Which is not one of these?

What six issues did Vollmer's police reform movement focus on according to Walker and Katz?

The three distinct levels of law enforcement in the United States are _.

Much of local police work is especially concerned with and problem solving.