Question 1

The most famous detective company of the old west was ______________.

Accepted Answer

The Pinkerton Detective Agency was a private detective agency founded in the United States by Allan Pinkerton in 1850. It quickly became famous worldwide for solving many high-profile cases, including thwarting a plot to assassinate President Lincoln during the Civil War. The agency was particularly active in the old west, where it was used by railroad companies and banks to combat crime.

Question 2

A protégé of August Vollmer, ________________ helped create Berkeley's School of Criminology.

Accepted Answer

O.W. Wilson was a protégé of August Vollmer and played a key role in creating Berkeley's School of Criminology. Richard Sylvester was also a student of Vollmer, but did not contribute to the creation of the School of Criminology. Leonhard Fuld and Arthur Woods were not closely associated with Vollmer or the School of Criminology. Raymond Fosdick was a prominent attorney and reformer, but not directly involved in the creation of the School of Criminology.

Question 3

The first School of Criminology was at _______________________.

Accepted Answer

The first School of Criminology was established at the University of California, Berkeley. This institution played a pivotal role in developing criminology as an academic discipline.

Question 4

It was not until, ______ that all large city police departments in the U.S. required a high school diploma.

Accepted Answer

It was not until 1968 that all large city police departments in the U.S. required a high school diploma.

Question 5

The Wickersham Commission found _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The Wickersham Commission found inadequacies in many police areas, including recruitment, training, and crime prevention. The other options are opposite to the findings of the commission.

Question 6

In 1924, ________________ was appointed director of the FBI.

Accepted Answer

J. Edgar Hoover was appointed director of the FBI in 1924 and served until his death in 1972. He is known for expanding the FBI's jurisdiction and modernizing investigative techniques.

Question 7

Approximate _______________ sworn officers are employed by state and local law enforcement agencies.

Accepted Answer

There are approximately 731,903 sworn officers employed by state and local law enforcement agencies, reflecting the most accurate estimate among the provided options.

Question 8

Who do your author's consider to be the single most important reformer of policing in the early twentieth century?

Accepted Answer

The author's consider August Vollmer to be the single most important reformer of policing in the early twentieth century, as he is credited with introducing many progressive reforms to policing, such as the use of scientific methods in police work, the professionalization of police departments, and the establishment of police training programs.

Question 9

The President's commission of Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice was created by ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The President's Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice was created by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965 to address issues in the American criminal justice system and propose reforms.

Question 10

The first modern police force was created in __________________.

Accepted Answer

The first modern police force was created in London in 1829, known as the Metropolitan Police Force. It was created to combat rising crime rates and establish law and order in the city.

Question 11

In 1929 there was a commission set up to study law enforcement. This Commission was called the United States National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement. It was also called, _______________.

Accepted Answer

The commission set up in 1929 to study law enforcement was commonly known as the Wickersham Commission named after its chairman George W. Wickersham. The commission's official name was the United States National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement, but it is most commonly referred to by the chairman's name.

Question 12

In the old west, in federal territories, ____________________ were the principal law enforcement officers.

Accepted Answer

In the old west, United States Marshals were responsible for enforcing federal laws and maintaining order in federal territories. Sheriffs and police chiefs were typically responsible for enforcing local laws in their respective counties or cities. The military was not typically involved in law enforcement in civilian areas. Therefore, the best choice is C) United States Marshals.

Question 13

Torturing a suspect to gain information is also referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

The term "third degree" historically referred to the use of physical force and torture during police interrogations to extract information or a confession from a suspect.

Question 14

Who wrote American Police Systems?

Accepted Answer

Raymond Fosdick is the author of "American Police Systems," a comprehensive study on the structure and function of police organizations in the United States.

Question 15

Who wrote, The Police and Modern Society?

Accepted Answer

August Vollmer wrote The Police and Modern Society.

Question 16

A group of private citizens who take the law into their own hands by tracking down criminals and punishing them is called ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A vigilante group is a group of private citizens who take on the responsibility of enforcing the law without legal authority. The other options, justice committee, Sheriff's helpers, and grand jury, all imply some level of legal authority or involvement in the criminal justice system.

Question 17

The unit of the police department responsible for the management of the department is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The administration bureau is typically responsible for managing the police department, overseeing budgets and personnel, as well as developing policies and procedures for the department. The line function refers to the operational units that directly enforce the law, such as patrol or investigations. The service bureau provides support services such as records management or crime analysis. Internal affairs investigates allegations of misconduct within the department.

Question 18

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) was founded in _______.

Accepted Answer

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) was founded in 1893.

Question 19

The London Metropolitan Police Force was established by ________________.

Accepted Answer

The London Metropolitan Police Force was established by Sir Robert Peel in 1829.

Question 20

August Vollmer's career in law enforcement began _________________.

Accepted Answer

August Vollmer's career in law enforcement began with his election as town marshal of Berkeley, California in 1905.

Quiz 5: Police Functionsmanaging Police Functions