Which of the following is one of the principles advocated by August Vollmer to professionalize American policing?

A. He believed that the major function of the police was preventing and not fighting crime.
B. He advocated education as a key ingredient in professionalizing policing.
C. He advocated that police and politics need to work closely for best results.
D. He believed that citizens must be given free training in methods of self-policing.


Answer: B

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