History of Policing

What was the earliest known criminal code written in 2200 BC?

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Code of Ur-Nammu

• The Code of Justinian

• The Code of Draco

Which Babylonian king established the Code of Hammurabi?

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Sargon

• Hammurabi

• Ashurbanipal

What was the primary function of the Cohortes Urbanae established by Emperor Augustus?

• Protect the emperor

• Act as an early police force

• Collect taxes

• Manage the jail

In the Frankpledge system, how many families were grouped together into a tithing?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Who created the Bow Street Runners in 1748?

• Sir Robert Peel

• Henry Fielding

• Augustus Vollmer

• John Howard

What was the main focus of the Reform Era (1930-1980) in policing?

• Community engagement

• Cleaning up police corruption

• Intelligence gathering

• Foot patrols

Which era is known for the police response to terrorism after the attacks on 09/11/01?

• The Political Era

• The Reform Era

• The Community Era

• The Present Era

What was the first fully organized police department established in the United States?

• New York

• Boston

• Chicago

• Philadelphia

Who is known as the father of police administration?

• Sir Robert Peel

• Henry Fielding

• Augustus Vollmer

• Allan Pinkerton

What was the primary focus of the Community Era (1980-2000) in policing?

• Reactive policing

• Proactive policing

• Tax collection

• Jail management