Which historical figure created a set of principles that helped to reform policing?
Sir Robert Peel
Which American city established the first publicly funded, professional full time police service in 1838?
Boston
a system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes
Criminal Law
A set of principles or procedures according to which something is done; an organized framework or method.
System
A social structure in which people cooperate and which influences the behavior of people and the way they live.
Institution
Which ancient civilization is credited with having the earliest records of “police” organizations?
Egyptians
Which historical law enforcement agency, originally formed to protect the Mexican border, is now fulfilling the role of state bureau of investigation?
Texas Rangers
the system of allocating police
Community Policing
Territory within which a court or government agency may properly exercise its power.
Jurisdiction
the supervision of persons arrested for, convicted of, or sentenced for criminal offenses.
Corrections
Which ancient civilization divided their police force into districts and divisions, a practice still used in modern policing?
Romans
Which historical figure suggests one-man patrols and rotating beat assignments in order to fight police corruption?
O.W. Wilson
to put or change into an improved form or condition
Reform
An agreement between two or more states or nations by which they unite for their mutual protection and good.
Confederation
behavior, either by act or omission, defined by statutory or common law as deserving of punishment.
Crime
The main concepts of American law enforcement originated in which country?
England
Which study found that increasing the number of patrol officers in a neighborhood had little effect on crime?
Kansas City Study
any activity by an individual or group, public or private, which attempts to eliminate crime prior to it occurring or before any additional activity results
Crime Prevention
Causing great public interest and excitement.
Sensational
the agencies and employees responsible for enforcing laws, maintaining public order, and managing public safety.
Law Enforcement
Which community policing concept included the creation of “Tithings” and “Shires”?
Frankpledge System
Which group found widespread corruption in the New York City police department in the early 1970s?
Knapp Commission
the body of English law as adopted and modified separately by the different states of the US and by the federal government
Common Law
Confinement in a jail or prison
Incarceration
a procedure or process for interpreting and enforcing the law.
Legal System