Identify the true statements about county sheriffs in colonial America as the principal law enforcement officers

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: They were paid standard fees for various services, and they were supplemented by town marshals, constables, and night watchmen

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Each of the following are Part I offenses, EXCEPT ________

a. robbery b. murder c. rape d. fraud

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_____ writings are partially visible impressions appearing on a sheet of paper underneath the one on which the visible writing was done

a. Obliterated b. Indented c. Questioned d. Charred

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The two primary issues for police management and labor collective bargaining groups are:

a. patrol vehicles and shift differential pay. b. broad political issues and the pursuit of better pay, benefits, and working conditions. c. educational bonuses and leave time. d. length of strikes and stand-by pay.

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If a law enforcement agency hires a new officer and he subsequently commits a crime the agency is NOT liable providing they have ________.

A. instructed the officer to not commit crimes B. fired and charged the officer C. investigated the crime impartially D. conducted an adequate background check

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