In medieval England, a group of 10 families who collectively dealt with minor disturbances and breaches of the peace was referred to as the watch system
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which state created "the first modern state police agency" in 1830?
a. Pennsylvania b. New York c. Virginia d. Maryland
Discuss the importance of “outreach” services in anti-gang intervention and suppression programs. Be sure to discuss research findings on outreach services and desistance from criminal and gang-related behavior.
What will be an ideal response?
American trial courts are highly decentralized. This means that:
a. the federal government dictates their policies. b. the state government runs all trial courts. c. each jurisdiction decides on how to run their courts. d. judges and their staff do not share offices. e. different judges hear the guilt portion of the trial than the sentencing portion.
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 enables parents to do which of the following?
a. Attend classes with their children during the school year b. Transfer their children out of state-defined dangerous schools c. Send their children to any school of their choosing d. All of the above