Prior to the 1950s, the role of women in policing was restricted primarily to what?

a. Detecting purse snatchers, pickpockets, and shoplifters.
b. Narcotics investigations.
c. Vice investigations.
d. All of the above.


Answer: a. Detecting purse snatchers, pickpockets, and shoplifters.

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a. True b. False

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