Question 1

Historically, in Canada:

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A)  police services were developed in a uniform manner. 
B)  there was strong support for the development of municipal police forces. 
C)  law enforcement functions were performed on an informal basis by community residents. 
D)  the RCMP was the primary force. 
A)  police services were developed in a uniform manner. 
B)  there was strong support for the development of municipal police forces. 
C)  law enforcement functions were performed on an informal basis by community residents. 
D)  the RCMP was the primary force. C

Question 2

Discuss the three technological innovations that radically altered the delivery of policing services in recent times

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The three technological innovations that radically altered the delivery of police services in recent times include the expansion of telephone systems into households, the emergence of police patrol cars, and the introduction of the two-way radio.

Question 3

In what way could the frankpledge system be called the first type of community policing?

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The frankpledge system can be considered the first type of community policing because the system was based on the principles of mutual responsibility of each man to his neighbours. It was organized from the "ground up" and invested in the residents the responsibility to assist in the maintenance of order in the community. Each adult male in the community was expected to take a turn being the tithingman, a key component of the frankpledge system.

Question 4

In the history of policing in France, the police were:

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A)  Respectful of human rights 
B)  Viewed as 'spys' for the king 
C)  Primarily concerned about citizen safety 
D)  Politically neutral 
A)  Respectful of human rights 
B)  Viewed as 'spys' for the king 
C)  Primarily concerned about citizen safety 
D)  Politically neutral

Question 5

The NWMP was created by Parliament to become Canada's first national police force, eventually evolving into the now famous RCMP.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In what way does the hue and cry illustrate the involvement of the community in maintaining order?

Accepted Answer

The hue and cry was a reflecti

Question 7

Historians have made the important observation that communities and settlements 	created formal police forces

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A)  as settlements grew and populations increased 
B)  when the taxation base could afford emergency services 
C)  when mandated by the federal government 
D)  only when there was a "felt need" to do so 
A)  as settlements grew and populations increased 
B)  when the taxation base could afford emergency services 
C)  when mandated by the federal government 
D)  only when there was a "felt need" to do so

Question 8

Why is the Justice of the Peace Act (1321) important in our study of the history of policing?

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The Justice of the Peace Act centralized

Question 9

The historical record indicates that the first police constables in Canada were 	appointed in:

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A)  Quebec City in the early 1600s. 
B)  Halifax in the early 1700s. 
C)  Upper Canada in the early 1700s. 
D)  the territory that is now the province of British Columbia. 
A)  Quebec City in the early 1600s. 
B)  Halifax in the early 1700s. 
C)  Upper Canada in the early 1700s. 
D)  the territory that is now the province of British Columbia.

Question 10

The Alberta government dissolved the Alberta Provincial Police due to:

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A)  a lack of suitable applicants in the province 
B)  corruption and scandals within the police department 
C)  the economics of the Depression 
D)  a political desire for a national police force 
A)  a lack of suitable applicants in the province 
B)  corruption and scandals within the police department 
C)  the economics of the Depression 
D)  a political desire for a national police force

Question 11

The mandate of early municipal police forces covered three primary tasks. Has this changed over the years?

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The mandate of early municipal police fo

Question 12

List and discuss the various principles of Sir Robert Peel noting their relevance to modern day policing in Canada.

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Peel's principles provide the foundation

Question 13

The blueprint for Canadian policing is shaped to a large extent by the emergence of modern policing in the United States with influencing policing practices from England and France.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Why is the RCMP a unique police force? How did this police agency emerge as the result of a historical accident rather than the product of a master plan?

Accepted Answer

The NWMP were never intended to become a

Question 15

The RCMP, originally known as the North-West Mounted Police, were modeled after the:

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A)  Victoria Police Department (1858) 
B)  Royal Irish Constabulary 
C)  London Metropolitan Police 
D)  New York City Police Department 
A)  Victoria Police Department (1858) 
B)  Royal Irish Constabulary 
C)  London Metropolitan Police 
D)  New York City Police Department

Question 16

Historically, the neighbourhood beat acted as the "office" of the police officer. In modern times, the "office of the police officer" is now considered to be:

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A)  the community police station 
B)  departmental headquarters 
C)  local coffee shops and youth centers 
D)  the patrol car 
A)  the community police station 
B)  departmental headquarters 
C)  local coffee shops and youth centers 
D)  the patrol car

Question 17

The period from the early 1900s through to roughly 1970 is known as:

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A)  the professional era of policing 
B)  the modernization of policing 
C)  the era of reform and restoration 
D)  the foundation for technological change 
A)  the professional era of policing 
B)  the modernization of policing 
C)  the era of reform and restoration 
D)  the foundation for technological change

Question 18

In 1829, a full-time, unarmed police force of 1000 men was established in London. These new officers were known popularly as:

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A)  Cops or Coppers 
B)  Officers or NCOs 
C)  Bobbies or Peelers 
D)  Detectives or Investigators 
A)  Cops or Coppers 
B)  Officers or NCOs 
C)  Bobbies or Peelers 
D)  Detectives or Investigators

Question 19

List some of the characteristics of the Professional Era of Policing?

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The characteristics of the Professional

Question 20

Sir Robert Peel was:

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A)  the first Commissioner of the North-West Mounted Police. 
B)  the chief constable of the first municipal police force established in Canada. 
C)  the chief of the first organized police force in London, England. 
D)  the first provincial police commissioner in Canada. 
A)  the first Commissioner of the North-West Mounted Police. 
B)  the chief constable of the first municipal police force established in Canada. 
C)  the chief of the first organized police force in London, England. 
D)  the first provincial police commissioner in Canada.

Historically, in Canada:

Discuss the three technological innovations that radically altered the delivery of policing services in recent times

In what way could the frankpledge system be called the first type of community policing?

In the history of policing in France, the police were:

The NWMP was created by Parliament to become Canada's first national police force, eventually evolving into the now famous RCMP.

In what way does the hue and cry illustrate the involvement of the community in maintaining order?

Historians have made the important observation that communities and settlements created formal police forces

Why is the Justice of the Peace Act (1321) important in our study of the history of policing?

The historical record indicates that the first police constables in Canada were appointed in:

The Alberta government dissolved the Alberta Provincial Police due to:

The mandate of early municipal police forces covered three primary tasks. Has this changed over the years?

List and discuss the various principles of Sir Robert Peel noting their relevance to modern day policing in Canada.

The blueprint for Canadian policing is shaped to a large extent by the emergence of modern policing in the United States with influencing policing practices from England and France.

Why is the RCMP a unique police force? How did this police agency emerge as the result of a historical accident rather than the product of a master plan?

The RCMP, originally known as the North-West Mounted Police, were modeled after the:

Historically, the neighbourhood beat acted as the "office" of the police officer. In modern times, the "office of the police officer" is now considered to be:

The period from the early 1900s through to roughly 1970 is known as:

In 1829, a full-time, unarmed police force of 1000 men was established in London. These new officers were known popularly as:

List some of the characteristics of the Professional Era of Policing?

Sir Robert Peel was:

Understanding Community Policing

What Is Community Policing

Responding to and Preventing Crime Within a Community Policing Framework

Problem-Oriented Policing

The Community Policing Police Service

Implementing Community Policing

The Community Police Officer

Restorative Justice Within a Community Policing Framework

The Community and Community Policing

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Exam 1: Evolution of Canadian Policing

Historically, in Canada:

Discuss the three technological innovations that radically altered the delivery of policing services in recent times

In what way could the frankpledge system be called the first type of community policing?

In the history of policing in France, the police were:

The NWMP was created by Parliament to become Canada's first national police force, eventually evolving into the now famous RCMP.

In what way does the hue and cry illustrate the involvement of the community in maintaining order?

Historians have made the important observation that communities and settlements created formal police forces

Why is the Justice of the Peace Act (1321) important in our study of the history of policing?

The historical record indicates that the first police constables in Canada were appointed in:

The Alberta government dissolved the Alberta Provincial Police due to:

The mandate of early municipal police forces covered three primary tasks. Has this changed over the years?

List and discuss the various principles of Sir Robert Peel noting their relevance to modern day policing in Canada.

The blueprint for Canadian policing is shaped to a large extent by the emergence of modern policing in the United States with influencing policing practices from England and France.

Why is the RCMP a unique police force? How did this police agency emerge as the result of a historical accident rather than the product of a master plan?

The RCMP, originally known as the North-West Mounted Police, were modeled after the:

Historically, the neighbourhood beat acted as the "office" of the police officer. In modern times, the "office of the police officer" is now considered to be:

The period from the early 1900s through to roughly 1970 is known as:

In 1829, a full-time, unarmed police force of 1000 men was established in London. These new officers were known popularly as:

List some of the characteristics of the Professional Era of Policing?

Sir Robert Peel was:

Understanding Community Policing

What Is Community Policing

Responding to and Preventing Crime Within a Community Policing Framework

Problem-Oriented Policing

The Community Policing Police Service

Implementing Community Policing

The Community Police Officer

Restorative Justice Within a Community Policing Framework

The Community and Community Policing

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