Police in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in the United States were ineffective and unpopular with the public because __________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

a. Incorrect. Excesses by the military in enforcing the law resulted in Congress passing the Posse Comitatus Act of 1879. The act forbade the use of military to enforce civilian law except where expressly authorized by law.
b. Correct. Particularly in places like New York, where Tammany Hall dominated decision making, most
c. Incorrect. Early police were underpaid for their duties. The Wickersham Commission Report advocated for better pay and benefits for police officers.
d. Incorrect. The Wickersham Commission Report advocated for more education for police officers. Early police were not qualified to perform their job.

Police in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries in the United