When reformer William Dever was elected mayor of Chicago in 1923, the system of political/police protection broke down. Describe what happened then

What will be an ideal response?


Extremely violent inter-gang competition—the "Chicago Wars"—erupted. The system of political/police protection broke down, and in the ensuing confusion, Chicago became a battleground. The most significant feud was between the Torrio-Capone syndicate and rhe forces headed by O'Banion.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which concept describes when a judge is willing to override precedent or other branches of government based upon conscience or changing views?

A. judicial activism B. judicial discretion C. judicial sentencing D. judicial opinion

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.The U.S. Patriot Act permitted the use of wiretaps without court orders for terrorism suspects. 2.The vast majority of terrorist incidents occurring in the United States involve international terrorism. 3.The Boston Marathon bombing is an example of international terrorism. 4.The Islamic State is a left-wing terrorist group that carries out executions, extortion, and crucifixions. 5.Twenty years ago, all of the text’s authors predicted that a Department of Homeland Security force would be created to focus on various crimes including terrorism.

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Problem solving, as implemented in community policing, is often confused with

A. problem-oriented policing. B. service-oriented policing. C. community-oriented policing. D. crime-oriented policing.

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