History of Policing
Historical Events
Civil Rights Movement
Corruption
100
Founder of Modern Policing 

Sir Robert Peel 

100

Hurricane Katrina 

National disaster in 2005, numerous issues created- lack of staff, ruined files, freed prisoners, no police, etc 

100

What did the Wickersham Commission show? 

A lack of effective and honest officers with no training 

200

The first police officers were picked by Roman emperor Augustus and known as the 

Praetorian Guard 

200

J Edgar Hoover 

Spent 48 years working in FBI, created UCR, NCIC, 10 most wanted, etc. Now a tarnished reputation, significant impact on policing 

200

Mapp v Ohio 

SC ruling stating that evidence seized illegally cannot be used. 

200

What was the Volstead Act of 1919 and what issues did it create in policing 

National Prohibition. Organizaed crime families, police cooruption and bribes 

300

This group of men were required to serve in their town and protect against crime, disturbances and fire 

Watch and ward 

300

September 11, 2001 led to the creation of this new government agency

Department of Homeland Security 

300

What led to the Boston Police Strike of 1919 

Unionization, salary, standards of living increase, lack of public support & respect 

400

First US Police Department was created in this city 

Boston 

400

International Association of Chiefs of Police began when and for what reason? 

Early attempt at police reform, still active today. Started in 1893 due to corruption 

500

NYPD was created and had officers working 24/7 in what year?

1845

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