Exam 6: An Introduction to Policing: History and Structure

The British term "Bobbies" refers to the first police department's founder, Robert Peel.

The right and authority granted to a police agency to administer justice in a defined area of responsibility is called

While most countries around the world have a __________ government, America has a__________ form of government.

Police during the political era were organized to protect and serve the political machine.

What was the catalyst for reforming the police in the early twentieth century?

Which individual was instrumental in the creation of the Uniform Crime Reports?

Describe the organizational structure of the Houston Police Department.

During the reform era, the emphasis of the police was on

American policing has moved through __________ eras.

Officer Melendez stops a speeding vehicle and issues a warning rather than a ticket to the driver. Officer Melendez is using

Which type of society likely used kin policing?

Why is it important to understand the English system of policing in order to understand our system of policing in America?

What surprising action did August Vollmer take after he was elected town marshal in 1905?

Identify four types of tests an applicant must take in order to become a police officer.

The most common police agency in the U.S. is the state police.

America is presently in the __________ era of policing.

The English system of policing began with the

The United States Marshals Service hunts down fugitives from __________ justice.

Which system in England is associated with the phrase "it takes a thief to catch a thief?"

During the reform era, police purchased __________ vehicles such as the Dodge Dart and Chevy Caprice.