What led to the establishment of the worlds' first large—scale organized police force in the city of London?

A) The findings of the Wickersham Commission
B) The passage of the Metropolitan Police Act
C) The lobbying efforts of Reverend Charles Parkhurst
D) The reforming efforts of August Vollmer


Answer: B

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A) Service clubs B) Employee unions C) Social activists D) Lobbying committees E) Informal leaders

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______ scale is most strongly associated with life-course persistent (LCP) offenders.

A. Aggression B. Delinquency C. Impulsiveness D. Sensation seeking

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Crimes that are bad in themselves (morally as well as legally wrong) are referred to as:

a. mala prohibita. b. mala in se. c. moral turpitude crimes. d. felonies.

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Nearly ____________ children have a parent in prison.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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