In the context of the earliest records of policing in Anglo-American history, and English system in which members of a tithing, an association of 10 families, were bound together by a mutual pledge to keep the peace was called _______

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


Answer: Frankpledge

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Why are terrorist threats used by the media and politicians?

a. It is well known that many politicians and the media use these threats because it makes them feel powerful to draw attention to it, though it does not really offer any other benefits. b. Terrorist threats and attacks are not overused by either the media or politicians. Terrorist threats are real, dangerous, and increasing rapidly. c. Politicians find it particularly helpful for gaining or retaining power, while journalists use it in attempts to attract the attention of citizens and consumers. d. Terrorist threats are not abused by politicians but the media uses (and arguably invents) some terrorist threats to divide people and make them afraid of each other.

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The authors of your text discussed the effects of shrinking budgets and the need for change in delivery of police services from a mid-20th-century model to a more forward-looking 21st-century model. They noted that one study concluded that police service delivery can be categorized into three tiers. What are these three tiers?

What will be an ideal response?

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When a police officer grabs a citizen with the intent to stop that person, that is called a(n) ________ _________ _________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What event ended the transportation of felons to North America?

a. The American Revolution b. The philosophical writings of the Enlightenment c. Publication of The Fatal Shore d. Passage of the Humanitarian Act in Parliament

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