The first publicly funded city police departments in the United States were ________.

A. slave patrols created to keep slaves from rebelling or running away
B. vigilantes who used to keep a watch over people during the night
C. immigrant police departments who responded to what individuals in power wanted them to do
D. police departments established to deal with illegal immigrants


Answer: A

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a. John Fielding b. Henry Fielding c. Robert Peel d. Alphonse Bertillon

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When parents fail to provide a safe and nurturing environment for their children, the state intervenes to protect the children. The state possesses the authority for such action under the legal doctrine of:

A. Parens patriae. B. SPCC. C. CAPTA. D. Supremacy clause.

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In states with legislative waiver, police discretion is limited

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The authors speak to the many faces of delinquency prevention. Explain what they mean by this turn of words. Describe what delinquency prevention means to you

What will be an ideal response?

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