Sir Robert Peel originally organized the London police differently from previous forms of law enforcement. These differences included __________.

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a. Incorrect. Peel wanted to organize the department in such a way that lines of communication and authority were clearly understood.
b. Incorrect. Peel wanted officers distinguishable from the public by virtue of a uniform. The police badge is a part of the uniform that distinguishes them from the public.
c. Incorrect. Peel believed officers should only use physical force to the extent necessary to restore order. Peel believed physical force should only be used when the exercise of persuasion, advice, and warning was insufficient.
d. Correct. Peel wanted officers distinguishable from the public by virtue of a uniform; he wanted them to immerse themselves into a community and learn about the residents; and he wanted to organize the department in such a way that lines of communication and authority were clearly understood.

Sir Robert Peel Originally Organized the London Police Differently from Previous