Which was the first American city to create a paid and unified municipal police force?

A. New York
B. Philadelphia
C. Boston
D. Chicago


Answer: A

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1. Promissory Note Fraud occurs when an insurance agent misrepresents the types of returns a client will receive when investing in annuities. 2. If an insurance agent calls his clients to introduce a new form of insurance for their homes to protect them against falling trees, he is engaging in a practice known as churning. 3. Despite the prevalence of insurance-related crimes, they have little impact on the public. 4. Experts estimate the cost from theft in the retail system is as high as $2 billion. 5. Employees may engage in retail theft in a variety of ways including overcharging customers, stealing coupons, and giving customers incorrect change.

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Which statement is true?

a. Between 2009 and 2013, more inmates were admitted to state mental hospitals than were admitted to state prisons. b. Between 2009 and 2013, there was a significant increase in inmates on suicide watch. c. Between 2009 and 2013, more inmates were released each year than were admitted to state prisons. d. Between 2009 and 2013, there was a significant decrease in the number of inmates placed in solitary confinement.

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Parole is the unconditional release of an offender from incarceration but not from the legal custody of the state

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

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Which of the following is NOT a lawyer who works in the private sector but provides legal aid to indigents?

a. public defender b. assigned counsel c. contract attorney d. none of the above

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