Eras Of Policing
What era of policing focused on community partnerships to reduce crime?
Community Era.
Who established the first recorded police organization in Egypt?
Pharaoh Hur Moheb.
Which city had America’s first police force in 1631?
Boston.
What medieval law required citizens to assist in capturing criminals after a crime was discovered?
Hue and Cry.
Who is known as the Father of Modern Law Enforcement?
August Vollmer.
During which era did police begin using motorized patrols instead of walking beats?
Professional Era
What was the day watch called in England?
Ward
Who separated criminal offenses into felonies and misdemeanors in medieval England?
King Henry I.
Who organized England into tithings for local law enforcement in the 9th century?
Alfred the Great.
What nickname was given to the Metropolitan Police constables?
Bobbies
What 1883 act aimed to reduce corruption in police hiring?
Pendleton Act.
Who were the Roman fire-protection officers with policing duties?
Vigiles.
What system required groups of ten families to ensure local law and order in England?
Tithing Systems
When were the Bow Street Runners founded? Where were they founded? Who founded them?
1749. England. Henry Fielding.
Which Texas Ranger tracked down Bonnie and Clyde?
Frank Hamer
What technology in the 1930s allowed police to respond more quickly to incidents?
Radio
Which king created a night watch program in Westminster?
King Edward I
What was the main function of the Corps of Rangers when first created in Texas in 1835?
Protect against outlaws and Native American attacks.
What technology do police use for monitoring social media to solve crimes?
Who founded the Bow Street Runners?
Henry Fielding
Which event shifted American policing focus to counter-terrorism and data analysis?
September 11 attacks.
What system did William the Conqueror introduce in England?
Frankpledge System.
Which organization was considered London's first professional police force before the Metropolitan Police?
Bow Street Runners.
Who expanded the Roman fire brigade into a corps responsible for both fire and police protection?
Emperor Augustus.
What principles did Sir Robert Peel create for ethical policing?
Peelian Principals