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True / False
1. Thief takers were professional criminals that assisted burglars.
a. True
b. False
2. In colonial America, the sheriff did not patrol or seek out crime.
a. True
b. False
3. Most early reform efforts failed because they were initiated by persons outside of the law enforcement community.
a. True
b. False
4. The first U.S. police departments were created because of the need to control mob violence, which was common
during the 19th century.
a. True
b. False
5. The O.J. Simpson case prompted an era of police reform.
a. True
b. False
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6. Private police outnumber public police.
a. True
b. False
7. The Texas Rangers were one of the first state police agencies.
a. True
b. False
8. A number of county law enforcement agencies are now engaging in anti-terror and homeland security activities.
a. True
b. False
9. Federal police agencies are the only agencies that have not privatized their police services in order to cut
expenses.
a. True
b. False
10. Private Police are subject to the same legal constraints as public police.
a. True
b. False
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11. Theshirereeveisaforerunneroftoday’sjusticesofthepeace.
a. True
b. False
12. Henry Fielding established the first organized police department in London.
a. True
b. False
13. Until 1881 the New York police were responsible for street sweeping.
a. True
b. False
14. Duringthe1960’scivilrightsmovementpolicefeltthattheyhadbeenhandcuffedbythecourts.
a. True
b. False
15. The U.S. Secret Service was initially tasked with investigating the counterfeiting of U.S. Currency and it continues
to do so today.
a. True
b. False
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Multiple Choice
16. Which of the following officers was part of the watch system of policing that thrived in 13th century England?
a. Watchmen b. Shire reeve
c. Justice of the peace d. All of these
17. The Pledge System was where people were grouped in families of 10 called _________ were entrusted with
policing their own minor problems.
a. Shire reeve b. Tithings
c. Peace makers d. None of these
18. What office was created in 1326 under the watch system of policing to assist the shire reeve in controlling the
county?
a. Sheriff b. Constable
c. Bobbie d. Justice of the peace
19. What was the name of the form of organized private police that patrolled 18th century England?
a. Constables b. Shire reeves
c. Bobbies d. Thief takers
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20. English police officers are known as bobbies because:
a. their heads often bobbed up and down as they rode the streets of London on horses.
b. Sir Robert (Bobbie) Peel was responsible for their creation.
c. an inordinately large number of the original London metropolitan police force was named Bobbie.
d. they are trained to bob their head whenever a member of the royal family came into view.
21. Henry Fielding operated his own monied police that attempted to clean up earlier policing efforts by deciding
which cases to investigate and which streets to protect, they were called:
a. Justices of the peace b. Friends of Fielding
c. Bow Street Runners d. Metropolitan Police
22. Which American city created the first formal U.S. police department?
a. Boston b. New York City
c. Philadelphia d. Chicago
23. The first technological breakthrough in policing came in the following area:
a. Transportation b. communication
c. regulation d. administration
24. In early US policing which area of the country encouraged individual initiative and offered rewards for the capture
of felons and law breakers?
a. The rural south b. Western territories
c. The east d. Most areas employed this practice
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25. What was one of August Vollmer's greatest contributions to police professionalism?
a. Instituted university training for young officers
b. Established the first formal police academy in the U.S.
c. Was the first President of the IACP
d. Created the first SWAT team
26. What federal program supported innovative research on police work and advanced training for police officers
during the 1970s?
a. Criminal Justice Institute
b. National Institute of Justice
c. Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
d. Federal Crime Bill
27. Which federal agency has reformulated its priorities, making protection from terrorism the number one goal?
a. Secret Service b. CIA
c. DEA d. FBI
28. Which federal law enforcement agency has unlimited jurisdiction?
a. CIA
b. DEA
c. U.S. Justice Department
d. No federal agency has unlimited jurisdiction.
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29. What federal agency is responsible for the transportation of federal prisoners?
a. U.S. Marshals b. FBI
c. Department of Homeland Security d. Secret Service
30. Since September 11, 2001, which agency is considered the main federal investigative agency for terrorism?
a. Secret Service b. DEA
c. FBI d. U.S. Marshals
31. Which law enforcement agency is responsible for fugitive investigations?
a. ATF b. FBI
c. U.S. Marshals Service d. Secret Service
32. What federal agency is responsible for witness security?
a. U.S. Marshals b. FBI
c. DHS d. Secret Service
33. CustomsandBorderProtectionisprimarilyresponsibleforAmerica’sbordersandpointsofentrybutalso
encompasses what other area instrumental in that protection?
a. Animal and Plant Health Inspection
b. Protection of National Leaders when they leave US borders
c. Investigating Illegal drug use
d. Untaxed liquor and cigarettes
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34. Which of the following is a branch of the Department of Homeland Security?
a. Customs and Border Protection
b. FBI
c. U.S. Marshals
d. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
35. Which state had the earliest example of state police?
a. Massachusetts b. Pennsylvania
c. Texas d. Arizona
36. Roughly how many metropolitan police agencies employ more than 1,000 sworn officers?
a. 70 b. 800
c. 2,000 d. 3,100
37. Roughly how many metropolitan police agencies employ just one sworn officer?
a. 8b. 80
c. 800 d. 8000
38. Police sketch artists and mugbooks are being replaced with what type of modern technology?
a. DNA profiling b. The AFIS system
c. Computerized imaging d. Head-up display units
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39. What term is used to describe the use of computer software to identify geographic "hot spots" where a majority of
predatory crimes are concentrated?
a. Crime mapping b. CODIS
c. Data mining d. Systems analysis
40. AFIS is a(n):
a. national data base of DNA records.
b. computerized fingerprint system.
c. automated stolen vehicle data base.
d. up-to-date fugitive identification system.
41. Which of the following statements is false regarding the use of DNA?
a. DNA profiling allows suspects to be identified on the basis of genetic material.
b. Every U.S. state maintains a DNA database of convicted offenders.
c. The U.S. is the only country with a DNA database.
d. DNA fingerprinting is used as evidence in criminal trials in many states.
42. DNA profiling gained national attention because of the ____ trial.
a. Martha Stewart b. O.J. Simpson
c. Rodney King d. Scopes Monkey
43. Computerizedmathematicalmodelsofasuspect’sfaceconstructedfromminimalinformationarecalled:
a. Digital diagrams b. Genetic algorithms
c. AR technology d. ABIS
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44. A DNA match indicates a four billion-to-____ chance that the suspect is the offender.
a. One b. Five
c. Ten d. Twenty
45. Public-private partnership initiative in the NYPD called ________ is geared primarily toward equipping the
private sector with information and training to effectively defend against terrorism.
a. SHIELD b. NYPD-ONE
c. AFIS d. COLLABORATE
46. Before 1829, Mark learns about what early practice that involved groups of people?
a. just and peaceful patrol
b. public justice and town hangings
c. tithings and the hue and cry
d. peacekeeping and patrol
47. The 13th century of policing can be described as an era where police__________?
a. were night watchman, carried out investigations, executed warrants and secured prisoners.
b. were everyone, charged with the task of protecting their neighbors and town
c. were mostly private monied police whose use of violence was notorious
d. were corrupt, unsuccessful at stopping crime and influenced by the wealthy
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48. Mark is considering a career in law enforcement and would like to stay in his hometown providing basic law
enforcementservicesbutisalsointerestedinthecourtsystemandpublicorder.WhatisthebestfitforMark’s
aspirations?
a. state police
b. county police
c. sheriff
d. municipal police
49. As a history buff, Mark has always wanted to work for in the federal law enforcement field that has historical roots
in crime fighting but is versatile and able to focus on other tasks as well. The job that would accomplish his goals the
most would be what?
a. FBI agent
b. CIA analyst
c. DHS agent
d. USMS agent
The municipal police department in Big City Nebraska is hiring. They want new and fresh recruits that can assist
them in technological advances, information sharing, and targeting the war on terror. Bryan has just been recruited to
do all of this.
50. Bryan has been asked to brief his superiors on law enforcement and technology. He is likely to discuss what
concepts?
a. Shire reeve and the LEAA
b. IACP and bobbies
c. Texas rangers and NYPD Shield
d. LPR and Hot spots
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51. Bryan has been considering a career change to some form of surveillance or policing that focuses on loss instead of
crime. Where would he most likely be successful?
a. Office of Homeland Security
b. Private policing
c. U.S. Marshalls
d. Federal Bureau of Investigation
52. Bryan’sroleofusingtechnologyinpolicingissomewhatnewbutwhenhelooksbackatthehistoryofthepolice,he
can see that much of what he does with wiretapping and surveillance was determined by the courts in what decade?
a. 1970’s
b. 1980’s
c. 1990’s
d. 2000’s
Sincetheearly1920’stothepresent,strideshavebeenmadetokeeppolicingprofessional,educatedandseveral
efforts have been made to increase the caliber of police officers. The public has always been critical of these
changes because they often come as a response to an incident.
53. Sylvester joined the police force right out of high school and now has just received his college degree and a bit of
advanced training from the police. This will help him do his job better and is all thanks to what?
a. IACP
b. LEAA
c. MPA
d. BSR
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54. What era was deemed one of reform, where police should be evaluated on their courteousness and helpfulness, not
their crime fighting abilities?
a. 1960’s
b. 1970’s
c. 1980’s
d. 1990’s
55. Dissatisfied with their own status in society, which event occurred which heightened interest in police reform?
a. Boston Police Strike
b. Rodney King Beating
c. Watts Riot
d. Bow Street Run
56. ____________________ is credited with the passage of the Metropolitan Police Act that established the first
organized police force in London.
57. The ____________________ was considered by many to be the most important law enforcement officer in
colonial America.
58. The origin of U.S. police agencies can be traced to early ____________________ society.
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59. As the 18th century began, rising crime rates encouraged a new form of private paid police called
____________________, who were able to profit both legally and criminally from the lack of formal police
departments.
60. In 1326 the office of ____________________ was created to assist the shire reeve in controlling the county
61. Secret Service is a branch of the Department of ____________________.
62. The ____________________ are responsible for fugitive investigations.
63. The ____________________ assists local and state authorities in investigating illegal drug use.
64. ____________________ gives the police the power to analyze detailed visuals of crime patterns.
65. _____________ are typically set up for the purpose of sharing information and intelligence emphasizing terrorism
prevention and crime fighting with extensive use of technology
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66. The Gun Control act of 1968 and the Organized Crime control act of 1970 gave the ______ power over illegal sale,
importation, and criminal misuse of various commodities.
67. Essentially an outfit that controlled the Mexican border, the ___________________ was one of the first police
agencies formed.
68. The __________________ is a public-private partnership geared primarily toward equipping the private sector
with information and training to defend against terrorism.
69. Using mathematical models__________ can identify up to 250 characters (minutiae) of a fingerprint.
70. Inthe1300’sthe____________wascreatedtoassisttheshirereeveincontrollingthecounty.
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Essay
71. Elaborate on the English roots of policing, with a discussion of how this history has influenced the structure, duties,
and functions of modern U.S. policing.
72. Elaborate on the problems confronting today's police departments. How do these compare to the challenges
faced during early days of policing?
73. Elaborate on the roles and perception of early U.S. police agencies and the impact of professionalism on this
perception.
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74. Discuss some of the events that occurred between 1960 and 1990 that continue to influence modern policing.
75. Police are becoming more sophisticated in their use of computer software to identify and convict criminals.
Discuss the impact of this technology on policing, using specific examples to illustrate.
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76. Discuss the functions of four major federal law enforcement agencies.
77. Differentiate between the roles of state, county, and local law enforcement.
78. Discuss the contributions of private security to the criminal justice system.
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79. Discuss, using specific examples, ways in which technology has changed law enforcement.
80. Explain the concept of collaboration between federal, state, and local police agencies in regard to the war on
terror.

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