Exam 2: The History of the Police in America

______ is concerned with identifying and addressing community crime problems and addressing them with the input and assistance of members of the community.

During the late 1800s, increasing crime rates led to the creation of specialized police officers who were familiar with criminals and their tactics, called ______.

Which era of policing sought to get closer to the community and work with members of the community to fight crime?

The third degree is the highest position a civilian can hold in most police departments.

The Bertillonage System of identification was so reliable that it is still widely used by police departments today.

Explain the concept of community-oriented policing.

What three major developments led to the creation of the first professional police departments in the United States?

Slave patrols were groups of slaves tasked with providing security services for southern plantations.

Explain the concept of problem-oriented policing.

Which of these federal agencies was created in 1909, developed a crime laboratory, began using fingerprinting as a large-scale method of identification, and now provides training to law enforcement officers across the country through its National Police Academy?

Which historical investigative tactic employed by police involved "rounding up the usual suspects"?

Name the four eras of policing and identify the characteristics of each of them

During the reform era of policing, detectives put more emphasis on gathering information from criminals via interrogation than on gathering information from victims.

Explain the role and extent of diversity in police departments during the reform era.

Jim Crow laws required racial segregation in all public facilities.

In the late 1800s, a criminal record would automatically exclude a person from consideration as a detective.

The Kyoto Prefecture Constabulary served as model on which American police departments were built in the mid-1800s.

The ______ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery.

Explain the role of Black police officers during the political era of policing.

Following the Civil War, southern states implemented ______, which limited the rights of African American citizens.