The __________ Act of 1839 caused some boroughs to reorganize their police forces to avoid the high-expense involvement with county forces. This Act permits the hiring of one police officer for every 1000 citizens.

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The Rural Constabulary Act of 1839 allowed boroughs to create their own police forces instead of relying on county forces, which were more expensive. It also established the guideline of one police officer for every 1000 citizens. The other choices are not relevant to the Act or the establishment of borough police forces.

The __________ Act of 1839 Caused Some Boroughs to Reorganize